Cowford Chophouse Level 1 in Jacksonville
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101 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202Cowford Chophouse in Jacksonville has received 18 inspections since January 2022, documenting 120 total violations—an average of 6.7 per inspection, nearly 30 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 3 inspections, handwashing violations in at least 2, food contact surface violations in at least 4, time-as-control violations in at least 3, and chemical storage violations in at least 3. The facility has not been emergency-closed. On May 8, 2025, an inspection found 11 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, allergen awareness, toxic substance control, time as control, parasite destruction, and shell stock requirements, and was completed with no further action. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 identified 33 violations—the highest single count on record—including high-priority findings for employee health policy, food contact surfaces, time as control, consumer advisory, and chemical storage, and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cowford Chophouse Level 1 in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Cowford Chophouse Level 1 in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cowford Chophouse Level 1 in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cowford Chophouse Level 1 in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Cowford Chophouse Level 1 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cowford Chophouse Level 1 in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cowford Chophouse Level 1 in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Cowford Chophouse Level 1 in Jacksonville had?
- Cowford Chophouse Level 1 in Jacksonville has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cowford Chophouse Level 1 in Jacksonville find?
- Cowford Chophouse Level 1 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cowford Chophouse Level 1 in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Cowford Chophouse Level 1 in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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