Chow Down Alley
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
70
Score
Chow Down Alley, located at 14775 St Augustine Rd #3 in Jacksonville, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on January 5, 2026. This inspection noted one major and five minor violations, including issues with old labels on food containers and pans, food debris on equipment handles, and a dusty ceiling in the kitchen. Historically, the facility has maintained mostly low-risk inspection scores across nine recorded inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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.
27-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling in kitchen.
36-34-5
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.
13-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
70
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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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**
03A-02-5
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.
14-74-7
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.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler. Kitchen and frontline cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
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**
29-11-4
64
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in kitchen. Prep line cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at rear kitchen faucet handle
29-11-4
86
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks. Empty.
51-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
86
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty shelves in coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cooler
29-49-6
70
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape over fryer handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cooler. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
86
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