Discovery Village at Deerwood
10660 Validus Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Permanent Food Service · License 2616017
What drove the grade
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 9 basic (1 repeat)-27
- Administrative complaint on Oct 21Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score53
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 21, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Uncovered / open cereals in hinged containers at self serve buffet. Employee replaced lids.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Sanitizer by baked goods. Moved by manager.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Multiple paper towel dispensers not adequately functioning. Not dispensing towels.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen . All purpose cleaner.
Basic9
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Uncovered ice cream container in freezer.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Oven handle.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Kitchen Hand Wash Sink faucet intermittent function. Per Employee , faulty electrical switch.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Floor under fryer with damage. No longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Repeat violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Standing water on floor at Dish machine line and Three compartment sink and middle of kitchen. (Ceiling leak) Per employee , Work in progress to fix Dish machine. Water mopped up.
Fixed on the spot
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Water Leak from ceiling by center of kitchen. (Per employee, AC leak ).
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Grease buildup under on floor under cookline equipment
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.
Employee cell phone on top of butter container at prep line. 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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.