DICK'S WINGS & GRILL
2434 MAYPORT RD, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 · 904.372.4539
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 5 flying insects. 4 flying insects in kitchen area. 1 flying insect in bar area.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach in light lense located on cook line near ice machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cook line floors soiled with food debris under equipment.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in pan of water at 68F located under grill. Employee removed and stored scoop properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed refrigeration vents in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Oct 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 5 flying insects. 4 flying insects in kitchen area. 1 flying insect in bar area.
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touching raw beef and the proceeded to touch ready to eat bun. Inspector intervened and spoke to employee regarding handling of raw food. Employee washed hands properly.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F 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 with ready to eat cut onion,cut lettuce with bare hands. Inspector intervened and spoke to employee regarding handling of ready to eat food. Employee washed hands and placed on gloves.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 5 flying insects. 4 flying insects in kitchen area. 1 flying insect in bar area.
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 new employee without 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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled on cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch and bracelet.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining at bottom of exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cook line floor soiled and soiled behind equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee will hang mop to dry properly.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed pesticide labeled for household use only in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Employee placed ice bath under items in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib with back flow added before splitter and without back flow devices on either end of splitter. Manager will place back flow on both ends of splitter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed filters over grill area soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Oct 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F 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 using bare hands to portion sliced cheese to top off cooked burger. Employee placed gloves on while handling ready to eat foods.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 7 flying insects. 6 flying insects in kitchen. 1 flying insect in bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles dusty. Observed walls soiled in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach located in walk-in cooler. Manager removed dead roach from premises.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Jun 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in dining area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen near ware washing area/ storage.
Apr 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen near ware washing area/ storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken wings (109F - Hot Holding); Chicken nuggets (111F - Hot Holding); Over cooked wings (90F - Hot Holding) stored in fryer basket in fryer. Spoke to operator regarding Time control for wings and nuggets, provided copy of time control document. Manager will use time control on wings. Manager completed Time control sheet during inspection.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed multiple dead insects on fly sticky tape. Manager discarded tape.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf over ware washing area. Manager removed and stored properly.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed on cook line bucket of flour on floor. Manager removed and stored flour properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled, reach in cooler door gasket on cook line soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in shelves rusted and pitted.
Jan 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm. Manager will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Nov 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm. Manager will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Spoke to manager regarding removal of mop sink and she stated they dump grey water out the back door.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 8 flying insects. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen. Observed 4 flying insects in bar area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink removed and 3 compartment sink added in place of mop sink without plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment removed mop sink.
Nov 20, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm. Manager will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Spoke to manager regarding removal of mop sink and she stated they dump grey water out the back door.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 8 flying insects. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen. Observed 4 flying insects in bar area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib next to back door.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Brenda Garcia certification expired 10-26-2023.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink removed and 3 compartment sink added in place of mop sink without plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment removed mop sink.
Nov 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate12 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. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm. Manager will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pull pants up with gloved hands and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Spoke to employee regarding proper hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Spoke to manager regarding removal of mop sink and she stated they dump grey water out the back door.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 8 flying insects. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen. Observed 4 flying insects in bar area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed French fries at 120F on cook line. Employee stated he cooked for previous order.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries at 120F on cook line. Employee stated he cooked for previous order.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib next to back door.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Brenda Garcia certification expired 10-26-2023.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment without a certified Food Manager available while four or more employees are working.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink removed and 3 compartment sink added in place of mop sink without plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area,
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with beard engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled throughout kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cook line microwave soiled on the inside.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment removed mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed fans in cooler dusty.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of Reach-in cooler soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled.
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.