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CHOW DOWN ALLEY

14775 ST AUGUSTINE RD #3, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32258

License #2612583

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Quick take

CHOW DOWN ALLEY in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 1 critical, 3 major, 16 minor.

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  • Warning Issued
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled base tray of oven.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In use apron by single service Togo boxes. Moved by manager
  • [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry. Rack.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled ceiling vents in kitchen ( black-like/ mold-like substance) Dusty ceiling tiles.
  • [53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certified Food Manager credentials expired.
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen reach in cooler / make table.
  • [11-27-4] 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. No clean up form. Emailed copy
  • [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee prepping food without hairnet. Put on during inspection.
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