Jacksonville Beach, Duval County

DWIGHT'S BISTRO

1527 PENMAN RD, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 15, 2026
City
Jacksonville Beach
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-13-4

Detail 24504909

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in stand alone cooler completely thawed Commercially processed Tuna in reduced oxygen packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Not observed at callback.

03A-02-5

Detail 24504908

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer reach in cooler Scallops (49F-52F - Cold Holding); Raw steaks (49F-52F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (49F-52F - Cold Holding); Veal (52F - Cold Holding); Filets (49F-52F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Chef explained product has been in cooler since Saturday. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Observed still the same at callback, operator is waiting on estimate. Observed establishment not using unit at callback. Time Extended

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-13-4

Detail 24497930

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in stand alone cooler completely thawed Commercially processed Tuna in reduced oxygen packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24497932

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer reach in cooler Scallops (49F-52F - Cold Holding); Raw steaks (49F-52F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (49F-52F - Cold Holding); Veal (52F - Cold Holding); Filets (49F-52F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Chef explained product has been in cooler since Saturday. See stop sale. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24497934

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed establishment without soap at handwashing station on cook line. Employee provided soap for employee handwashing station. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24497931

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 24497933

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in stand alone cooler completely thawed Commercially processed Tuna in reduced oxygen packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. See stop sale. Warning

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 24126398

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. Observed establishment without proof that employees responsibility to report food borne illnesses. Inspector will provide employee reporting health agreement form. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24126400

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired.

13-07-4

Detail 24126397

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.

23-03-4

Detail 24126399

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grill filters over grill soiled with grease.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 23666120

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chemical test strips expired.

14-11-5

Detail 23666121

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand alone cooler on cook line with torn gasket.

36-17-5

Detail 23666123

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed corners tiles near exit door in disrepair.

08B-38-4

Detail 23666122

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor of storage room. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

09-01-4

Detail 23318138

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - . or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee engaging in food preparation touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands

35A-02-6

Detail 23318146

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 6 flying insects on cook line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23318137

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

29-42-4

Detail 23318139

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink incorrectly installed before splitter. Observed hose Bibb next to mop sink without back flow device. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 23318144

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soiled dishes stored in employee hand washing sink on cook line. Employee removed and stored dishes properly. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23318140

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed completely thawed tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located in stand alone cooler. See stop sale

12B-07-4

Detail 23318141

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 23318145

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.

35B-01-4

Detail 23318143

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door of kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23318142

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Filters over grill area soiled.

Jun 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22926941

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects on cook line.

08A-05-6

Detail 22926937

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg stored over ready to eat foods in stand alone cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22926938

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb outside with splitter added with vacuum breaker added before splitter. Operator removed splitter from hose Bibb. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35B-01-4

Detail 22926940

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22926939

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor of food storage area. Manager removed and stored flour properly. Corrected On-Site

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

29-34-4

Detail 22626361

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb outside with splitter added with vacuum breaker added before splitter. Manager removed splitter from hose Bibb. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22626358

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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22626359

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from bottom of back door from outside.

36-17-5

Detail 22626360

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Floor tiles missing at the end of the cook line Repeat Violation

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 21860985

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over cheese in stand alone cooler in back food storage room. Manager properly stored and separated food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 21860994

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw quail stored over raw fish in stand alone reach in freezer in back food storage room. Not all products commercially packaged. Manager properly separated and stored food. Corrected On-Site

01B-19-5

Detail 21860995

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Opened container of milk not date marked in beverage reach in cooler on cook line. Manager stated he does not know when the milk container was opened. Manager discarded milk.

29-34-4

Detail 21860989

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hose bibb located in the back outside of the establishment. Black hose connected to hose bibb.

11-07-5

Detail 21860997

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Certified manager has no knowledge of big 6 foodborne illnesses. Reviewed with manager and emailed him big 6 handout. Corrective Action Taken

53A-16-4

Detail 21860987

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Certified manager has no knowledge of 8 major food allergens. Reviewed with manager and emailed him food allergen handout. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 21860986

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened bottle of milk not date marked in beverage reach in cooler on cook line. Manager stated milk was opened sometime yesterday. Employee date marked bottle of milk. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21860991

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. Manager stated he does not have a written clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Reviewed with manager and emailed him clean up plan handout. Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 21860993

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Found unfrozen raw tuna in commercially sealed ROP bags in main reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed tuna from bags. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21860988

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line not wearing hair restraints while cooking food. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21860990

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line main cooler has a torn gasket Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21860992

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing at the end of the cook line

10-20-4

Detail 21860996

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handles on cook line. Manager properly stored tongs. Corrected On-Site

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

08B-02-4

Detail 21319647

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Uncovered containers of cut lemons and sauces stored on bar counter on costumer side. After reviewing with manager, he moved food to behind the counter. Corrected On-Site

12A-28-4

Detail 21319651

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed manager wearing gloves pulling up his pants and then handled cooked duck and raw pasta without washing his hands. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with manager.

09-01-4

Detail 21319653

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Waitress cutting bread for guest with bare hands. Employee hands were cleaned and no cross contamination was observed. Reviewed policy with manager and employee

08A-05-6

Detail 21319645

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over prepped vegetables in double door cooler near the three compartment sink. Manager properly separated food Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21319648

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut watermelon (50F) stored in double door cooler near the three compartment sink. Manager stated watermelon was brought from the store a few minutes ago. Manager placed an ice bag over cut watermelon. Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 21319644

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and manager not wearing hair restraint while cooking on cook line. Reviewed policy with manager

14-11-5

Detail 21319652

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door stand alone cooler door gasket torn. Cooler near three compartment sink Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21319649

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Small prep cooler door gasket soiled. Cooler near dishmachine machine. 2. Fan covers soiled inside double door stand up cooler near the three compartment sink.

36-02-5

Detail 21319650

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in back food storage room

36-27-5

Detail 21319646

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall by AC vents on cook line soiled with dust buildup 2. Floors on cook line soiled

Jun 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 21125613

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk not date marked in bar reach cooler. Manager stated open 2 days ago Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 21125615

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 4 food handler employees certificate that are expired for P. Sneed expired 8-16-21, R. Borthwick expired 12-17-20, Jadyn M expired 1-3-22 and Gary H expired 3-17-21

14-11-4

Detail 21125614

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on front line with torn gasket

36-24-5

Detail 21125612

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Crack tiles on wall behind stove on front line

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 20459672

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile not smooth and not easily cleanable in back food storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: No change Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 20459673

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Main cook with no hair restraint while while preparing food on cook line. Reviewed policy with manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Employee not wearing hair restraint at time of callback while making bread Time Extended

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 12

41-07-4

Detail 20455779

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Antacid medicine stored next to coffee machines in bar area. Manager removed medicine bottle from bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 20455776

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1. Raw tuna over cooked duck in left side reach in freezer in back storage room. Not all products commercially packaged. 2. Opened case of raw steak stored over cooked crab meat in right side reach in cooler in back storage room. Manager properly stored and separated food. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20455775

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath the three compartment sink. Manager removed live roach from premises. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20455777

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked duck (47°F) in main stand alone reach in cooler across from the three compartment sink. Cook stated duck was just placed in cooler from prep cooler in back storage room. Cook placed a bag of ice on top of the food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20455780

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from outside hose bibb. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 20455774

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened bottle of milk not date marked in bar area. Manager stated milk was opened sometime yesterday. Manager date marked milk. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-37-5

Detail 20455781

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile not smooth and not easily cleanable in back food storage room Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20455784

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 Dead reach underneath the three compartment sink. Manager removed dead roach from premises. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20455773

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no straw nor lid stored on main wooden prep table next to prepped food on cook line. Employee voluntarily discarded drink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20455778

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Main cook with no hair restraint while while preparing food on cook line. Reviewed policy with manager. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20455783

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep cooler near warewashing area has soiled gaskets Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20455782

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in warewashing area behind the dishmachine. Warning