Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
4250 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville operated under the Golden Corral brand from 2015 to 2023, accumulating 265 violations across 35 inspections since 2017, an average of 7.6 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Fire safety inspections identified six violations, all related to expired or missing boiler certificates that persisted for eight years across multiple operators at the same address. The restaurant has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Recent inspection patterns show recurring non-compliance, with three administrative complaints recommended in the past five months despite repeated callback inspections.
Most recent closure: February 26, 2018 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
7.6
violations / inspection
7.6 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018011548 | $400.00 | Feb 26, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Boiler certificate posted in boiler room shows expired 6-21-17 Jurisdiction #097645 **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Boiler certificate posted in boiler room shows expired 6-21-17 Jurisdiction #097645 **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Boiler certificate posted in boiler room shows expired 6-21-17 Jurisdiction #097645
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 48-01-5 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
097645 6/21/19 expired
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Manager stated he is having issues receiving one **Warning**
At callback- manager stated he called boiler inspector, still having issues getting report
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector?s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Manager stated he is having issues receiving one **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector?s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections39 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections33 violations · 17 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville was last shut down on February 26, 2018 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville had?
- Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville find?
- Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville been fined?
- Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Chow's Country Buffet in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Golden Corral #631 (2015-2015), Golden Corral # 631 (2019-2023).
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