Deerwood Bistro
8221 Southside Blvd Ste 24, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Permanent Food Service · License 2613635
What drove the grade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 6 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear kitchen All purpose cleaner. Moved by manager.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Personal cell phone food container above restaurant foods in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Scoop handle touching sugar in container . Moved by manager.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Ice scoop I should scoop holder. Moved by manager for cleaning.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee beverage container on prep table. Moved by manager.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : by Dish machine.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Personal cell phone on top of microwave. Moved by manager.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.