Cowtown Tavern
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
45
Score
The Cowtown Tavern, located at 1610 University Blvd W in Jacksonville, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 7, 2026, with a score of 45. This inspection identified one critical violation, three major violations, and seven minor violations. While the facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections, the most recent one noted issues such as missing drain covers, food debris on equipment handles, and an unsecured CO2 tank, which was corrected on-site.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
45
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
74
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
43
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
43
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
58
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Violations — Jan 7, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain over at drain hole near Dish machine.
29-18-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at bar. Secured by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn / loose gaskets to coolers. Kitchen
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of multiple coolers. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
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**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar.
22-02-4
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-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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