CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET

Name: CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET
Address: 3125 COLUMBIA BLVD, TITUSVILLE, FL, 32780, US
Rating: 72.4

3125 COLUMBIA BLVD, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780

License #1505338

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72.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET in TITUSVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 40 total violations — 8 critical, 9 major, 23 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02D-01-5] 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
[40-06-5] 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
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single service gallon jugs. Operator discarded
[08A-05-6] 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
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen. Operator removed
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler across from fryers Broken chest reach in freezer handle by kitchen entrance
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On multiple areas in establishment. Operator removed
[23-03-4] 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
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry rack
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink in kitchen by walk in cooler with wiping clothes stored inside. Operator removed

Warning Issued
[53B-01-5] 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
[12B-07-4] 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
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By meat walk in cooler. Operator added some paper towels
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dry rack.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer and walk in freezer.
[03A-02-5] 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
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In sushi station prep back area
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator flipped all Three mops in mop sink.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hung on breading racks. Operator removed.
[21-44-1] 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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler on grill station soiled.
[22-02-4] 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
[08A-05-6] 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
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with flour not labeled.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects on clean dish machine rack and one in dry storage room.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dishwasher detergent stored next to cooking oil under grill. Operator removed
[03B-01-6] 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

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