Discovery Village At Deerwood

10660 Validus Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Map

13 Admin. complaint

Latest state inspection: Oct. 21, 2026 (Routine - Food)
13 violations (2 high-priority). Administrative complaint recommended: the state may fine the business.

What the inspector found on Oct. 21, 2026

  • High Priority 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 violation.
  • High Priority Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer by baked goods. Moved by manager. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Intermediate Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Multiple paper towel dispensers not adequately functioning. Not dispensing towels.
  • Intermediate Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen . All purpose cleaner.
  • Basic Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Oven handle.
  • Basic Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water Leak from ceiling by center of kitchen. (Per employee, AC leak ).
  • Basic 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 during the inspection.
  • Basic 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 during the inspection.
  • Basic Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under on floor under cookline equipment
  • Basic Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor under fryer with damage. No longer smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat violation.
  • Basic Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
  • Basic Plumbing system in disrepair. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink faucet intermittent function. Per Employee , faulty electrical switch.
  • Basic Stored food not covered. Uncovered ice cream container in freezer.

From the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants inspection report. Read the state's report.

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Inspection history

DateViolationsResult
Oct. 21, 2026 13 Admin. complaint Administrative complaint recommended Routine - Food · 13 violations (2 high-priority) (2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic) · State report
  • High Priority 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 violation.
  • High Priority Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer by baked goods. Moved by manager. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Intermediate Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Multiple paper towel dispensers not adequately functioning. Not dispensing towels.
  • Intermediate Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen . All purpose cleaner.
  • Basic Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Oven handle.
  • Basic Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water Leak from ceiling by center of kitchen. (Per employee, AC leak ).
  • Basic 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 during the inspection.
  • Basic 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 during the inspection.
  • Basic Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under on floor under cookline equipment
  • Basic Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor under fryer with damage. No longer smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat violation.
  • Basic Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
  • Basic Plumbing system in disrepair. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink faucet intermittent function. Per Employee , faulty electrical switch.
  • Basic Stored food not covered. Uncovered ice cream container in freezer.

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Inspection results are from Florida DBPR's public food service inspection data and are updated every morning. High-priority violations are those that could directly contribute to foodborne illness or injury. An inspection is a snapshot of one visit, and many problems are fixed on the spot. To see the official report, search this business on DBPR's license and inspection lookup (license 2616017). Search another restaurant.