DWIGHT'S BISTRO
1527 PENMAN RD, Jacksonville Bch FL 32250 · (904)241-4496
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects on cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
Apr 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed establishment without soap at handwashing station on cook line. Employee provided soap for employee handwashing station.
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.
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.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grill filters over grill soiled with grease.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chemical test strips expired.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand alone cooler on cook line with torn gasket.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed corners tiles near exit door in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor of storage room. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
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.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Filters over grill area soiled.
Jun 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects on cook line.
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.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor of food storage area. Manager removed and stored flour properly.
Feb 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from bottom of back door from outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Floor tiles missing at the end of the cook line
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