Jacksonville, Duval County

COWTOWN TAVERN

1610 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, Jacksonville, FL 32217

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Jan 7, 2026
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 24286674

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of raw eggs over ready to eat dairy in rear cooler. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24286681

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar.

31B-02-4

Detail 24286680

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24286683

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24286676

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

51-11-4

Detail 24286679

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at bar. Secured by manger. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 24286675

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain over at drain hole near Dish machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 24286677

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks container on kitchen prep table. Moved by manager . Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 24286678

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn / loose gaskets to coolers. Kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 24286682

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Kitchen.

29-49-6

Detail 24286684

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

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

51-11-4

Detail 24012945

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at bar.

36-03-4

Detail 24012943

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding. Kitchen prep area.

36-73-4

Detail 24012941

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor. Cookline.

36-11-4

Detail 24012942

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Kitchen. Rear storage. Per Person In Charge. Anticipated next few weeks.

29-49-6

Detail 24012944

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

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 23424111

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23424110

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.

23-24-4

Detail 23424113

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

29-49-6

Detail 23424112

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

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

22-45-4

Detail 23023367

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Person In Charge set up manual sanitizing. Called service company. 100 ppm chlorine. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23023368

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Limited access to kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Cooler too close to sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 23023363

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at Hand Wash Sink in kitchen. Replaced by manger. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23023364

Intermediate - 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. No proof of any employee training available. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23023371

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand Wash Sink in kitchen. Replaced by manger.

23-24-4

Detail 23023370

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

40-06-5

Detail 23023365

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag on shelf near restaurant foods. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23023369

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by side of cookline cooler.

14-36-5

Detail 23023361

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Multiple coolers with loose / torn gaskets. Per Person In Charge. New gaskets on order. Arriving soon.

23-03-4

Detail 23023362

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. Grease buildup on some hood filters.

29-49-6

Detail 23023366

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

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 22491499

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beans 47°. Cut tomato 47°. Cooed vegetables 47°.

03A-02-5

Detail 22491506

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beans 47°. Cut tomato 47°. Cooed vegetables 47°. dairy. egg. ham. placed about 2 hrs.before. Moved by manager. (46 F - Cold Holding)

53A-03-7

Detail 22491507

Intermediate - 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/ KEN ELMORE 6/5/18

31B-02-4

Detail 22491502

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 22491505

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at kitchen Hand wash sink.

23-24-4

Detail 22491500

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

14-74-7

Detail 22491504

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. Walk in cooler blowing air 47°. Adjusted by manager. air flow 42° at end of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

29-18-4

Detail 22491501

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing Drain over . By ice machine. Covered by manager. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22491503

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 22491498

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining Hand wash sink.

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 22120257

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle at bar.

23-24-4

Detail 22120256

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

36-03-4

Detail 22120259

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding at walls. In kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 22120258

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

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

22-45-4

Detail 21676630

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Chlorine supply interrupted. Adjusted by manger. 100 ppm chlorine after adjustment. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21676629

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 21676627

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.

22-20-5

Detail 21676625

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : rear kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21676631

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

36-24-5

Detail 21676628

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under kitchen Hand Wash Sink.

29-49-6

Detail 21676626

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

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 21208070

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at front bar. Marked by manger. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21208068

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : Dish machine area.

23-24-4

Detail 21208067

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

36-22-4

Detail 21208069

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in kitchen by cook line.

Jan 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 20817402

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Cheese at 55°. Above chill line in make table. Per Person In Charge. Placed about 20 mins before. Moved by manager to cooler. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 20817405

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

36-03-4

Detail 20817401

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair under Dish machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 20817404

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

40-06-5

Detail 20817406

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing by restaurant utensils. Kitchen.

13-03-4

Detail 20817407

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee No hair restraint. Put hat on. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20817403

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor by Dish machine. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress. Repeat Violation

Jan 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 22, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

22-45-4

Detail 20607907

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Person In Charge reset Dish machine. 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 20607905

Intermediate - 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. No proof of any employee training available. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20607904

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar.

23-24-4

Detail 20607906

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

36-03-4

Detail 20607903

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair under Dish machine area.

08B-49-4

Detail 20607901

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in drawer cooler with restaurant foods .

40-06-5

Detail 20607900

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on prep area. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20607902

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen, prep, and warewashing area unsealed concrete. Repeat Violation