COWFORD CHOPHOUSE LEVEL 2-3
101 E BAY STREET, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904-862-6464
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found One fly by coffee area
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bleu cheese olives, bacon bleu cheese olives (44F-46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in roof top bar. Operator stated olives have been in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bleu cheese olives, bacon bleu cheese olives (44F-46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in roof top bar. Operator stated olives have been in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed underside of mixer in prep area soiled. Also, soda gun in bar area soiled.
Apr 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found One fly by coffee area
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On red hose side of splitter
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by ice bin, employee placed some paper towels
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Old build up on top of dish machine
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bows on storage self, plastic liners has holes on it
Clean linens stored on floor. Clean linens in box on floor, hallway area, manger placed them on shelf
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in prep cooler, cook line, employee placed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by server area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Too many filters out by coffee machine, manager placed a lid on
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On red hose side of splitter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Greenish build up around nozzles
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green substance at mop sink, labeled cleaner per manager
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tiles dusty in kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid for bullion in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame with green and black build up under in prep area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves with white build up in bar cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed berries on shelf above cut lettuce in walk in cooler
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand sink at bar,
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Big pot in storage area, manager inverted it
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By cook line and triple sink, employee cleaned it
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for panko in bulk container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame in reach in freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bar cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by ice bin and back prep, also base of rinse sink by dish machine
Dec 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On hanging hose side, on wrong side of splitter, moved by employee
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm in bucket, test strip tuned bluish, employee diluted it to 300 ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around nozzles
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hands in by cook line, employee removed it
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for blue cheese is cracked and lid for ranch is cracked,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by hand sink next to ice bin
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bar cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on top shelf, employee placed lid in, to go containers in hallway, to go containers in box on floor, manager placed them on shelf
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by hand sink next to ice bin
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On green side hose of splitter
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chl in bucket, turned almost black and then turned white, diluted by employee, 100 ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around nozzles
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and browns in storage area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked for panko
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In bar cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on top shelf by ice bin, operator placed them in bag
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, employee discarded it
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Ian stated it's expired but could find certificate
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at little bar, employee brought some
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler for drinks at bar
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.