CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET

dba CHOWS RESTURANT LLC

About this restaurant

Chow's Country Buffet is a seating restaurant with 320 seats located at 4250 Southside Blvd in Jacksonville. The establishment operates as an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring Southern-style and Asian cuisine, with vegetarian options available. The restaurant offers takeout and delivery service in addition to dine-in options.

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
4250 SOUTHSIDE BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216
Phone
904.513.3929
DBPR District
District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code)
Hamilton (code 24)
Seating
320 seats

License

License Number
SEA2612182
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Jun 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Feb 2, 2026
Date Result Expand
Feb 2, 2026
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V08 ×3
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V36 ×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13587879 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 9, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13587592 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Partial
Dec 3, 2025
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V13 ×2
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V42
Equipment condition
Equipment in poor repair or condition
Class: Food Visit ID: 10875312 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food