Jacksonville, Duval County

DEERWOOD BISTRO

8221 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 24, Jacksonville, FL 32256

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Dec 17, 2025
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.

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

41-24-4

Detail 24257170

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food area. Pesticide emitting strip observed on wall to right of glass door reach in cooler at front counter area. Person in charge discarded. Also, cough drops stored on microwave in kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24257165

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold smoked salmon stored over lettuce in makeline, over ham in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24257167

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with debris buildup. Person in charge removed to be cleaned. Interior right side of deflector plate in ice machine with debris buildup. Corrective Action Taken

02B-01-5

Detail 24257168

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox advertised on blackboard special with no disclosure. Person in charge added during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24257169

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Components under griddle with debris buildup. Good filters with grease accumulation. Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 24257166

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quatanery ammonium sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm. Person in charge removed to change. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

22-41-4

Detail 23870929

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm, even after priming and changing sanitizer. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be serviced. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 23870936

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs at cook line, then handle clean equipment. Spoke to employee who removed gloves and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 23870937

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one pan of salmon in walk in cooler thawed with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing in package with no oxygen introduced.

03A-02-5

Detail 23870933

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop across from cook line observed coleslaw, cheese, cheese, sausage at 46-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 54F during inspection. Person in charge began moving excess items to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23870935

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at server line hose Bibb by hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-10-5

Detail 23870931

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per person in charge sausage and French toast batter is held on time, but not indicated on time paperwork.

05-06-4

Detail 23870934

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer provided by operator is at 40F in ice bath.

06-09-1

Detail 23870930

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 one pan of salmon in walk in cooler thawed with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing in package with no oxygen introduced.

40-06-5

Detail 23870928

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open pack of cigarettes observed stored on microwave in kitchen. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23870932

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris observed at left side cook line wall around outlets missing covers. Also, mold like substance buildup observed at soda plates in dining area. Also, components under cook line griddle with debris buildup.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

41-24-4

Detail 23502463

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip observed in front server line area. Person in charge discarded. Corrected On-Site

08A-16-5

Detail 23502462

High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. In walk in cooler raw bacon stored over cold smoked salmon. Also in reach in cooler cold smoked salmon stored over lettuce. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23502460

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella fresh cheese stored above fill line in reach in cooler at 47F. Person in charge moved to deeper pan. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23502461

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at front server line hose Bibb. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 23502465

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup made Saturday per person in charge with no date mark. Person in charge discarded.

41-17-4

Detail 23502459

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles with yellow chemical unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23502464

Basic - Stored food not covered. Several items cold holding in walk in cooler with no lid. Person in charge added lid. Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-13-4

Detail 23025485

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one pan of salmon and one pan of mahi thawed in walk in cooler with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23025482

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bread pudding sitting on counter at 73F for 1 hour per person in charge. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. Discussed the possibility of holding on time with person in charge. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23025483

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker from hose Bibb at front server hand wash sink with green hose attached.

31A-09-4

Detail 23025479

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand wash sink in kitchen inaccessible due to water not draining in sink. Person in charge states due to be fixed today. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23025484

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds eggs, butter, cream cheese on time. Time paperwork provided is not filled out.

36-34-5

Detail 23025478

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust accumulation around vent in kitchen. Also, food debris buildup in exposed outlet opening on left side wall of cook line.

06-09-1

Detail 23025480

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 one pan of salmon and one pan of mahi thawed in walk in cooler with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23025481

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on pan of bread pudding, employee keys stored on shelf with food products in kitchen. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

12A-11-4

Detail 22549289

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee come out of restroom and immediately start working with clean dishes. Spoke to employee about double hand wash. Employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 22549294

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Rop tuna, mahi, salmon with direction to remove from packaging thawed in reach in cooler with no oxygen introduced.

03A-02-5

Detail 22549293

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chicken, gravy, soup at 44-46F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Ambient temperature of unit at 43F. Person in charge turned down unit during inspection. Also, butter pats not indicated on time paperwork at 51F. Also, French toast batter at 60F on line. Recommend holding butter and batter on time. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22549292

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of chemicals stored with food products on shelf in office. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22549285

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. No written procedures available during inspection. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 22549290

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Missing disclosure on blacked ahi tuna wrap on menu. Person in charge states served undercooked. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22549284

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. One employee on duty working at establishment longer than 60 days with no proof of training.

06-09-1

Detail 22549286

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. Rop tuna, mahi, salmon with direction to remove from packaging thawed in reach in cooler with no oxygen introduced. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22549291

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee vape, keys stored in microwave in kitchen. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22549287

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed deflector plate in ice machine missing edge.

23-03-4

Detail 22549288

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler with dust buildup. Fan in glass door reach in cooler at server station with dust buildup. Soda plates at beverage station with mold like substance buildup. Repeat Violation

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

09-01-4

Detail 22183947

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. Ready to eat ciabatta bread slid off plate while server pulling food off rail at pick up window. Server used bare hands to put bread back on plate. Establishment does not have an approved AOP. Discussed with operator. Operator stated he will talk with server Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 22183944

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cold smoked salmon stored over ready to eat cut lettuce on speed rack in walk-in-cooler. Employee removed salmon to properly store. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22183945

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ambient temperature of shelled eggs (48F - Cold Holding);in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from stove. Also, cooked hard boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese crumbles (44F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler in prep area near kitchen entry door. Operator stated employee let the lid/ door ajar this morning while cooking. Operator stated he spoke with employee to keep lids closed on flip top coolers when not using. Rechecked temps at end of inspection and temperatures of items where between 43-45F Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22183943

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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22183940

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at soda dispensing machine soiled. Also, can opener near kitchen entry door soiled. Also, cutting board across from stove and portable cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22183946

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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had employees fill out form during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22183942

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. Raw. Salmon and raw fish with label indicating remove before thawing still in sealed package already thawed. Discussed with operator. Operator started to put slit in some of the fish during this inspection Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 22183948

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed five dead roaches in cabinets below coffee and tea urns in front service area. Operator discarded and cleaned area. Operatorstated he was recently serviced. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22183939

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior lid and back area of lid of reach-in cooler across from prep table near kitchen entry door soiled

08B-39-4

Detail 22183941

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados at cook line not washed prior to prep. Observed sticker still adhered to avocados.

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

09-01-4

Detail 21908290

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. Employee prepping parsley with bare hands. Parsley will go on salads and will not be cooked to 135F. Discussed with operator and operator had employee wash hands and put gloves on to continue prepping parsley Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21908287

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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21908292

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on both reach-in coolers in cook line area soiled/ stained. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21908284

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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection

27-16-4

Detail 21908288

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator stated he needs to have it repaired.

06-09-1

Detail 21908286

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. Raw salmon and mahi fish commercially processed reduced oxygen package labeled to be removed prior to thawing not removed or cut open when thawed in reach-in cooler across from grill. Discussed with operator

40-06-5

Detail 21908285

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belonging stored next to box of coffee and clean towels on bottom shelf next to food pick up window. Operator removed employees purse to properly store. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21908291

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Heavy build up of debris in oven next to grill

22-16-4

Detail 21908289

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving in reach-in cooler across from grill soiled.

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21540235

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) employee primed machine and reran cycle to retest at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21540234

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of French toast batter stored over ready to eat deli meat in walk-in-cooler. Employee removed French toast batter to properly store. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21540238

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at counter in front of food pick up window. Employee stated they keep it cold on ice. Discussed with operator about TPHC. Filled out paperwork for TPHC during this inspection Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 21540236

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can containing toxic substance stored next to box of sugar on shelf near deep reach in freezer. Employee removed lysol spray to properly store.

22-02-4

Detail 21540239

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1.Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained. 2. cutting board on reach-in cooler near kitchen entry door soiled/ stained. 3. blade of can opener and can opener holster soiled. 4. slicer soiled

27-16-4

Detail 21540242

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at Hand wash sink in bar area. Temp of hot water 71-72F

24-05-4

Detail 21540237

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple stacks of clean bowls not inverted on clean storage shelf next to hand wash sink.

40-06-5

Detail 21540240

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belonging stored on shelf near food pick up window next to box of single use gloves and single serve to go boxes. Employee removed purse and keys to properly store Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21540241

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White deflector plate in ice machine cracked/ chipped/ missing piece

Aug 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20391859

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid pasteurized eggs (48°F - Cold Holding, in plastic tub inside flip top make table, place there approximately 1 hour ago, reviewed with employee and placing item on Time/Temperature Control for Safety. Paper work completed. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20391855

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup with no handle stored in cheese pan in flip top make table on cook line. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 20391854

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates not inverted on dry storage shelf in kitchen

12B-07-4

Detail 20391856

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup with no lid and straw stored on prep table next to employee preparing food. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20391862

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while preparing food in back kitchen area. Employee put on hat Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 20391861

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between make table and steam table on cook line. Employee removed

22-08-4

Detail 20391858

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of standing oven with glass door with soiled build up

38-07-4

Detail 20391857

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing above back kitchen prep table next to back door

22-16-4

Detail 20391860

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Behind flip top lid with food debris build up at make table at kitchen door entrance Repeat Violation