CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET
3125 COLUMBIA BLVD, Titusville FL 32780 · 713-252-6341
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2025
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 3 small flying insects observed on dish machine area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $2,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021044459 | Aug 19, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2018027780 | May 2, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | $400 |
| 4--2018021362 | Mar 5, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | $200 |
| 4--2016041446 | Aug 16, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 | $800 |
| 4--2016027507 | Apr 5, 2016 | Jul 13, 2016 | $200 |
| 4--2015049952 | Oct 2, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 3 small flying insects observed on dish machine area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash wiping clothes in hand sink by kitchen entrance door
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom inside kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on shelf in kitchen. Operator removed
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Box of Oil and box of ginger stored on floor. Operator removed
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Fan covers in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, flour not labeled. Operator labeled them
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over sweet and sour fully cooked chicken in reach in cooler across from woks. Raw fish stored above ready to eat cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat krab salad and ready to eat Mac and cheese in reach in cooler across from fryers. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed all
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink in kitchen by walk in cooler with wiping clothes stored inside. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones and keys stored on shelf above make table across from woks. Operator removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry rack
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler across from fryers Broken chest reach in freezer handle by kitchen entrance
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around hood area in kitchen and front counter area Hood filters soiled in grill area in kitchen and front counter Exterior of reach in coolers in kitchen
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single service gallon jugs. Operator discarded
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Across kitchen and sushi area. Operator placed in sanitizer buckets
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On multiple areas in establishment. Operator removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt containers on cook line not labeled. Operator labeled them
Nov 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen Cutting board on grill station Soda machine nozzles in sushi area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dry rack.
Sep 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects on clean dish machine rack and one in dry storage room.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen Cutting board on grill station Soda machine nozzles in sushi area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on grill station blocked with cart
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed wiping cloth in hand wash sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. None available
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In sushi station prep back area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dry rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer and walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler on grill station soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with flour not labeled.
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects on clean dish machine rack and one in dry storage room.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cut potatoes in reach in cooler by fryers. Operator corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad bar cubed cheese (51F - Cold Holding) potato salad (51F - cold Holding since 2 hours(; crabmeat salad since 2 hours (51F - Cold Holding) Had operator fill out time plan
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Per operator for 2 hours. Operator put all items on time plan And time marked
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese (131F - Hot Holding); pot roast (127F - Hot Holding); cooked salmon (142F - Hot Holding); cooked catfish (75F - Hot Holding) Per operator for 3 hours. Put back in oven to reheat to 165F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dishwasher detergent stored next to cooking oil under grill. Operator removed
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen Cutting board on grill station Soda machine nozzles in sushi area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on grill station blocked with cart
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed wiping cloth in hand wash sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By meat walk in cooler. Operator added some paper towels
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. None available
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used in rice containers. Bowls used to scoop ice in sushi area. Operator removed
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In sushi station prep back area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers on make table not inverted. Operator corrected
Drain cover(s) missing. Operator placed one.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1 Drink on clean dish rack and 2 drinks on make table in kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In multiple units throughout restaurant. Explained to operator proper way to store employee food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dry rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer and walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hung on breading racks. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler on grill station soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor in sushi area. Operator placed on tray.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator flipped all Three mops in mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In sushi area. Operator removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with flour not labeled.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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