Homewood Suites Jacksonville Deerwood Park
8511 Touchton Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32216 · Permanent Food Service · License 2614136
What drove the grade
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
44-45f half and half on counter, 56f sour cream cream, no time, not in procedure, explained 4 hrs procedure to employee, less than 4 hrs, she voluntarily discarded it
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
Shredded cheese, peppers and salsa on bowls, no sneeze guard, no hinged lids, also 2 yams, explained to operator
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Employee washed dirty dishes then took them out of sanitize without washing hands, explained to her and she washed hands
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
None at hand sink at bar, operator placed one roll
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Yellow substance, employee doesn't know what it is
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only manager expired a few days ago, Nicole Harris took test 10/18/21
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed cucumbers and tomatoes on shelf above sour cream and butter, explained to her and she rearranged
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Box with cups on floor in storage closet
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.