CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET
4250 SOUTHSIDE BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-47-4High Priority – Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, ran out of quat, employee added chlorine, 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw fish on shelf above cooked shrimp in upright cooler, shelled eggs on shelf above cut mushroom in reach in cooler by wok, raw tuna on shelf abuse fruit in upright cooler at dessert buffet area, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on after grabbing raw shrimp, explained to him and he removed gloves and washed hands again **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 128f gravy in warmer, 120f mashed potatoes, stove off, employee placed gravy on stove and reached 165f **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in triple sink and 2 faucets by hand sink in dresser buffet area
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink at dessert area, buffet, explained to him and he washed in hand sink
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. None. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food build up in can opener
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by cook line next to oven blocked with cart, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A couple of things in hand sink by dish machine, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 17
06-09-2Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 30f raw tuna in refrigerator at dessert area, buffet, employee removed it from bag **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cutting board in wok cook line, also purse above soda syrup bag **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. One fryer basket is torn
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food debris on floor under wok
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for cooked chicken in upright cooler
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80f water fir rice spatula, buffet, employee removed water, **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. None. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In hand sink by walk in cooler, prep sink room, emailed one
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with old grease build up above fryers, also wok hood filters, shelves in walk inc ok,er with old build up **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door by triple sink doesn't close shot
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by prep sink next to walk in cooler leaning from bracket
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting onions without washing them, explained to him
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish 43f, in prep sink, employee placed it on container with ice **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed ginger on shelf above sauce in walk in cooler
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet in triple sink dripping
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in soy container, shelf by cook line, employee apostates its salt
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:46 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.