Jacksonville, Duval County

CHOW DOWN ALLEY

14775 ST AUGUSTINE RD #3, Jacksonville, FL 32258

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
4 Intermediate
Apr 28, 2026
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 28, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 12

11-27-4

Detail 24541256

Intermediate - 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

53A-03-7

Detail 24541257

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager credentials expired. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24541249

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certified Food Manager credentials expired. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24541253

Intermediate - 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. Emailed copy.

36-34-5

Detail 24541252

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24541248

Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24541246

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.

13-03-4

Detail 24541250

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee prepping food without hairnet. Put on during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24541254

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food residue Deb buildup under cook line equipment , prep, and storage equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 24541251

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled base tray of oven.

16-46-4

Detail 24541255

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry. Rack. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24541247

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen reach in cooler / make table.

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

27-16-4

Detail 24277527

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at rear Hand Wash Sink.

23-24-4

Detail 24277529

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

36-34-5

Detail 24277528

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling in kitchen.

13-07-4

Detail 24277530

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.

16-46-4

Detail 24277526

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 24277531

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler. Repeat Violation

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23968005

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato, 47°. 49°. Potato salad 49°. Items placed about 1 hr ago. Moved by manager to functional cooler. Cooler settings adjusted. Corrective Action Taken

14-74-7

Detail 23968003

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. End cooler not holding temperature to 41° or below. Setting Adjusted by manger.

12B-07-4

Detail 23968001

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink container by food prep. Moved by manager.

13-03-4

Detail 23967999

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no hair restraints.

16-46-4

Detail 23968002

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.

29-49-6

Detail 23968000

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler. Kitchen and frontline cooler. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 23968004

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at kitchen Hand Wash Sink faucet. Per Person In Charge , Work in progress. to replaced faucet. Repeat Violation

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 23309061

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

29-49-6

Detail 23309062

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in kitchen. Prep line cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 23309063

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at rear kitchen faucet handle

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-33-4

Detail 22967752

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Minor rusty cooler shelves. Kitchen

29-49-6

Detail 22967753

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 22967751

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled water spray bottle. Marked by manger. Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 22636871

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

51-11-4

Detail 22636872

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks. Empty.

22-08-4

Detail 22636870

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven.

Aug 16, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 22205846

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Minor Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22205845

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Minor rust build up on cooler shelves. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22205847

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler. Repeat Violation

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21781601

Intermediate - 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.

11-26-1

Detail 21781598

Intermediate - 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.

23-24-4

Detail 21781600

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

14-33-4

Detail 21781599

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty shelves in coolers.

29-49-6

Detail 21781597

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cooler

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 21287812

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 21287811

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape over fryer handle. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 21287813

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cooler. Kitchen. Repeat Violation

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 20929381

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 tiny flies at frontline.

23-24-4

Detail 20929380

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.

51-11-4

Detail 20929383

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One unsecured co2 tank. Frontline.

14-71-4

Detail 20929379

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on fryer handle.

40-06-5

Detail 20929382

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron on racks.

29-49-6

Detail 20929378

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen reach in cooler.

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20636469

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shavings build up on can opener. Moved by manager Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 20636467

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

13-03-4

Detail 20636468

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no hair restraint.

16-46-4

Detail 20636465

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. In use pans.

29-49-6

Detail 20636466

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler. Prep line.

21-12-4

Detail 20636464

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 Wet wipe/s in Hand wash sink. Moved by manager Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation