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DICK'S WING'S

9119 MERRILL RD #19, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904.745.9301

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats110
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2612411
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored cooked chicken in reach in cooler in kitchen, eggs removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in reach in cooler on back area. Mold like substance on shelving in reach in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored in pick up window near single serving lids and condiment cups, moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips for dishwasher
Intermediate/16-37-1
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under reach in cooler, swept up and cleaned area
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on line,
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on the Non-CHEMICAL side of splitter. Needed I between splitter and red hose
High priority/29-42-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored in open window area where condiment cups and lids are stored and Togo plates
Basic/12B-07-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife's stuffed between soiled flip lids of coolers on cook line
Basic/10-17-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in 2 door stand up cooler where fish and shrimp are held in back kitchen area
Basic/29-49-6
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door cooler where Fish and potato salad is stored With water pooling in bottom of cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Aug 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 20 dead roaches on roach trap in kitchen Near dish area. Manager discarded.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach near keg cooler in back area, manager discarded
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal uncovered drinks on both sides on make line.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen, hat provided
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under handsink in kitchen area missing
Basic/29-08-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door cooler where Fish and potato salad is stored With water pooling in bottom of cooler
Basic/29-49-6
Jun 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep area. Moved by manager
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible )
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors in disrepair by prep line.
Basic/36-17-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near kitchen Hand wash sink.
Basic/36-24-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen coolers. Multiple.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Kitchen Hand wash sink slow draining.
Basic/29-20-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen area.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. 2 sanitizer buckets on floor. Kitchen.
Basic/21-38-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of unlabeled white substance in kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flying insects in the following areas: 1 in warewashing area 2 in prep area 1 in dry food storage area
High priority/35A-02-6
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cooked on line and then changed tasks in prep area and started to cut raw chicken without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed hand washing with operator.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Employee switched chemical hose that had additional vacuum breaker on it with hose that needed one but didn't have one.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from fryers soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory missing from new test menu. Consumer advisory currently only on lunch menu. Provided consumer advisory to operator. Operator posted advisory.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food safety training certificates for employees expired in January 2023.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on shelf under food pick up window. Employee stated the company that cleans the restroom left it behind, it's some type of cleaner. Employee removed spray bottle and gave to operator.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom Lid on waste receptacle in employees restroom missing.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongs stored on shelf on cookline above reach-in cooler.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks on cookline without hair restraint. Also, no beard guard on one cook on cookline.
Basic/13-03-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from fryer handle. Employee removed tongs to properly store.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple filters above grill and fryers heavily soiled. Also, gasket on reach in cooler in prep area soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door not fully sealed and protected during operation. Daylight seen from under door. Flying insects present.
Basic/35B-05-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under hand wash sink in prep area in disrepair. Bucket currently catching water. Operator stated they will call to have serviced.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete on cookline, warewashing area and prep areas
Basic/36-02-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths on counter in bar area not stored in sanitizer solution. Employee removed wet cloths to properly store.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two Container at front service area near food pick up window containing white substance not labeled. Operator labeled container of salt and sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.