The Cowford Chophouse Level 1
101 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615530
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 7 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitJul 7, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
Observed two flying insects in prep area and one flying insect at end of cook line.
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed deflector plates in large ice machine soiled.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at bar near bar entry hand wash sink. Operator replenished paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in bar area. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
Observed torn gasket on reach-in cooler drawer on cook line across from steamer.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.