CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET
4250 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CHOWS RESTURANT LLC · License: SEA2612182
CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET in Jacksonville, FL has 32 inspections on record with 240 total violations (7.5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of December 30, 2024
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2018 | Roach activity | 14:26:00 |
Inspection History (32)
Dec 30, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Dec 26, 2024 — Complaint Full· 25 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Jul 22, 2024 — Complaint Full· 21 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Mar 19, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mar 11, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mar 5, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Feb 20, 2024 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Nov 13, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Oct 12, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Feb 1, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jan 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Jan 31, 2023 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jan 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Sep 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
Sep 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Mar 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Mar 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Dec 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Sep 22, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 9, 2020 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 25, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Jul 24, 2019 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
Oct 11, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Oct 9, 2018 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jul 9, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mar 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Feb 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Apr 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Apr 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
How Does This Facility Compare?
CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET had?
- CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET has had 32 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET ever been shut down?
- Yes, CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET?
- The most frequently cited violations at CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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