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COWFEATHERS

4446 HENDRICKS AVE UNIT 3, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904-512-7573

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2616263
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Food with mold-like growth. Two washed lemons, discarded by operatorm
High priority/01B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deflector plate in ice machine, guard plate on slicer and underside of mixer at bakery area soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to double door. Chef replenished paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to mop sink. Chef labeled spray bottle of cleaner/sanitizer
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on storage shelf in back kitchen area and fry pans on rolling shelf not inverted/ protected.
Basic/24-05-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
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Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ledge of grill with old grease build up, also can opener has old build up
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. One dusty by upright cooler, front area, operator cleaned them
Basic/36-34-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cracking eggs, no hair restraint, he put on hat,
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by ice cream area
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. A couple of hood filters greasy
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New counter built for ice cream area, explained to manager
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · She just submitted the plans last week Time Extended
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container with sanitizer above strainer on storage shelf by rear door, manager rearranged
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to oven has racks in front of them, operator moved them
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink Hand sink by ice cream counter, employee placed some
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New counter built for ice cream area, explained to manager
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on storage shelf by rear door
Basic/24-05-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above customer drinks, cooler at ice cream counter
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Baby chair seat on top of table above dry good foods for customers, explained to manager
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator handling open foods, manager put one one
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by ice cream counter
Basic/31B-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder in container on shelf by ice cream area, manager labeled it cookie bread crumbs
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Operator came out of bathroom and graved clean utensil, explained to him about hand washing and he washed hands
High priority/12A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food with mold-like growth. Two washed lemons, discarded by operatorm
High priority/01B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel in hand sink, operator removed it
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bucket with food in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed dirty dishes in dish machine and then grabbed clean dishes, explained to her and she ran them again and washed hands
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon on shelf above dough for pastry in front counter freezer, operator rearranged
High priority/08A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One handy person than helps with delivery
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One handy man that helps caring food when delivered
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above to go containers, operator moved them
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods, put one one
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container, placed by dish machine to be washed
Basic/10-12-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler,
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet at hand sink by triple sink
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table,
Basic/21-12-4
Mar 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank from an open cup and got container with food, explained to her and she washed hands
High priority/12A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above cooked meat, employee moved them
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink
High priority/29-37-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For a couple of new employees, they read it
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee moved it, also a couple of open drinks
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods, put one on
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container dirty, employees placed it by triple sink to be washed
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle, moved by employee
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by oven drains slowly, mgr fixed it
Basic/29-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Employee made new solution
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed garlic and ginger on shelf above bullion, employee moved it
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink handle by ovens
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm in bucket, mgr made new solution, 100 ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

6 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon on shelf above cooked foods in upright freezer
High priority/08A-02-6
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink, handyman fixed it
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bread pudding, employee discarded it
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 52f bread pudding in cooler at 52f, overnight, cookies and brownies cooler, one bread pudding, mgr discarded it, another cooler next to it will be used for the bread pudding
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals on shelf above clean lines by side rear door
High priority/41-10-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hand sink by side rear door, mgr removed attachment that needed it
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer used last week has build up, mgr cleaned it
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one employee that works in another restaurant, mgr unable to get picture of certificate
Intermediate/11-26-1
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. They ROP several foods here
Intermediate/03G-50-1
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By side rear door
Basic/51-11-4
Food stored on floor. Bucket with bullion in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On one handle, mgr moved them
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by side door next to cook line
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on storage shelf
Basic/02D-01-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.