DWIGHT'S BISTRO
Based on 9 health inspections, DWIGHT'S BISTRO in JACKSONVILLE BEACH has earned a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: Yesterday · 9 reports on file
1527 Penman Road
Florida, 32250
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
4/15/2026· 1d ago
Visit ID: 13670667
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
4/9/2026· 1w ago
Visit ID: 13668648
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Not observed at callback.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Observed still the same at callback, operator is waiting on estimate. Observed establishment not using unit at callback. **Time Extended**
4/7/2026· 1w ago
Visit ID: 13552949
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed establishment without soap at handwashing station on cook line. Employee provided soap for employee handwashing station. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation
10/17/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10939849
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 2 basic
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grill filters over grill soiled with grease.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
3/27/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10707101
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand alone cooler on cook line with torn gasket.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed corners tiles near exit door in disrepair.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor of storage room. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chemical test strips expired.
11/1/2024· 1y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10706932
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2024· 1y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8776843
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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
- 12B-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - 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.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - 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.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Filters over grill area soiled.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - 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
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
6/13/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8607846
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 2 basic
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor of food storage area. Manager removed and stored flour properly. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects on cook line.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
2/7/2024· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8375313
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from bottom of back door from outside.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Floor tiles missing at the end of the cook line Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation