DISCOVERY VILLAGE AT DEERWOOD
10660 VALIDUS DR, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.544.8220
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 5 live ants at hand wash sink area in bistro bar area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 5 live ants at hand wash sink area in bistro bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Heavy cream in bar area opened 4/13.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard missing at breakfast buffet area. Person in charge added sneeze guard during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with chemicals unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed like accumulation on interior ceiling of ice machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed on floor in multiple areas of kitchen. Also, observed pitting in floor in kitchen in several areas. Not smooth and easily cleanable.
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked sauce in walk in cooler cooling overnight at 58F. Item stored in large, deep container. Discussed cooling methods with operator.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of apples, two cans of beans with dent along seams.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 flying insects at cafe bar. Observed approximately 5 flying insects at corner hand wash sink by tea urns. Observed approximately 3 flying insects around banana storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked sauce in walk in cooler cooling overnight at 58F. Item stored in large, deep container. Discussed cooling methods with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make line cutting board across from left side cookline with staining. Also, interior of ice machine with green and white substance buildup. Also, can opener with debris buildup. Person in charge pulled to clean.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on breakfast menu missing disclosure that item is cold smoked raw.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for chlorine dishmachine at cafe bar. Also unable to provide way to test high temperature dishmachine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser by tea urns not functional at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Three spatulas with missing pieces. Person in charge pulled from use.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Several items at breakfast buffet outside of protection from sneeze guard. Person in charge moved under sneeze guard, states plans to order another.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel and clam tags not marked with date last served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sink in downstairs cafe area. Two dispensers not functional in kitchen. Person in charge repaired and provided during inspection.
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. One employee with training expired 2.2025.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank unsecured in downstairs cafe and in kitchen. Person in charge chained.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under triple sink with debris buildup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk dry goods, flour and sugar unlabeled in kitchen. Person in charge labeled during inspection.
Aug 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon stored over potatoes on speed rack. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salad in bistro cooler at 48F. Person in charge states held overnight. States is wine cooler, will store in other unit holding temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad in bistro cooler at 48F. Person in charge states held overnight. States is wine cooler, will store in other unit holding temperature.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Deli meats are frozen then thawed, no thaw date on ham in walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks unsecured in kitchens and in bistro. Person in charge secured.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell with in use scoops not turned on. Dipperwell turned on during inspection.
Apr 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of Rosita Beans in dry storage with dent along seam.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back kitchen area by prep tables.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cheese sauce dated 4/7 in walk in cooler.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Items on buffet outside of sneeze guard. Person in charge moved items back under guard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler on left side of cookline salmon and chicken at 45-47F. Person in charge discarded.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Shellstock tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler in bar not date marked, person in charge discarded as he is unsure when it is from.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at fliptop with staining.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Missing disclosure from cold smoked salmon on continental breakfast menu. Person in charge added by hand and reprinted during inspection.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples for self service at downstairs coffee station unwrapped, not protected.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor under fryer with damage, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean dishware items with old label residue.
Feb 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of beans with dent along seam. Observed one can of artichokes with dent along seam. Three pieces of ROP salmon thawed with directions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects near hand wash sink in back prep area.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Breakfast buffet offered to guests has no sneeze-guard,open containers / items on plates observed with no proper protection from contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles sitting out at soup station at 64F. Person in charge states has been out of refrigeration for less than 4 hours. Recommend holding on time.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Establishment utilizes Ecolab Sink and Surface, sanitizer bucket testing at 848ppm during inspection. Person in charge remade to 272ppm.
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. Person in charge unable to provide written procedure for biohazard cleanup. Emailed DBPR form to operator.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Person in charge states serves raw oysters on the half shell periodically, last time served was a few weeks ago. Unable to provide oyster tags.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon offered on menu with no disclosure.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Person in charge unable to provide measuring device for high temp dishmachine during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for employees working longer than 60 days.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Person in charge holds breakfast buffet on time frame, not able to provide time paperwork. Emailed to operator.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offer cold smoked salmon, burgers and steaks cooked to order with no consumer advisory present. Person in charge posted during inspection.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Whole pears and apples for self service not protected or wrapped at breakfast buffet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute in main ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
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. Three pieces of ROP salmon thawed with directions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing covered receptacle in employee women's restroom.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food product stored on floor in walk in freezer. Person in charge began raising.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground in dumpster enclosure.
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Clean plates, bowls for self service at breakfast buffet not inverted.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.