DICKS WINGS & GRILL
1371 S WALNUT ST STE 700, Starke FL 32091 · 904.368.8158
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on ice in kitchen at 51F. Ice level not high enough. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours, added ice to item.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019035777 | Mar 18, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | $280 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the standup reach in freezer, open box of raw Philly steak meat over frozen ready to eat French fries. Operator relocated the Philly steak.
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. At time of inspection one food handling employee present with expired food handler training from 09/2025. Employee began taking food handler training course via training book from operator.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In standup reach in freezer, employees personal food on shelf over food for customers. Operator relocated personal food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal item stored on clean plates at end of cook line. Operator relocated the personal items.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf by rear exterior door, clean containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in storage area, missing door handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cook line microwave with interior food debris and rust build up. Replacement microwave on order.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw chicken change gloves then handle ready to eat foods without washing hands. Discussed with operator and employee.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair bottom shelf of reach in cooler in storage room.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in freezer, employee personal food on top shelf over food for customers. Operator relocated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and speaker stored on bulk sauce container. Operator relocated.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on top plate and back of microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Suppression system of hood system on cook line has grease build up. Per operator cleaning is scheduled.
Jan 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the prep table station, chicken wings (45/46F - Cold Holding). Chicken wings placed out 30 minutes prior, operator added ice to container of chicken wings. At conclusion of inspection chicken wings in temperature range.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle of bleach water to the side of the three compartment sink with no product labeling. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle.
Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in freezer in storage area with a torn door gasket. Separate reach in freezer in storage area with duct tape on handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backside of fryers has grease debris build up around exhaust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall to the side of the fryers behind reach in cooler with dust build up.
Sep 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dish machine at 0ppm, operator reset and primed machine to 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the standup reach in cooler, raw shrimp and mahi over bucket of ready to eat pickles. Operator rearranged the storage levels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the breading station prep table; chicken (64F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding) per operator placed on ice bath 15 minutes prior. Operator added ice on top of the chicken. At conclusion of inspection all time/temperature control food for safety in temperature range.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line with build up of food residue staining.
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/ At time of inspection all certified food managers are expired from 6/30/2024. Operator has class scheduled for all expired food managers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in employee restroom. Operator provided paper towels.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment thermometer 20+ degrees off from inspector thermometer. Calibrated establishment thermometer with inspectors.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler at expo window door gaskets separating from cooler door at the corners. Reach in cooler in dry storage with duct taped handle.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer, raw frozen chicken in ziplock bag over commercially packaged ready to eat soup. Operator relocated the raw chicken.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In the standup reach in cooler four fully thawed packages of mahi in fully sealed vacuum packages. Discussed with operator and operator discarded.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in the three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the main cook line has build up of food residue staining.
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. At time of inspection two food handling employees with expired certificates.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of dust on ceiling by light fixture over breading station.
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. In the standup reach in cooler four fully thawed packages of mahi in fully sealed vacuum packages. Discussed with operator and operator discarded.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair reach in freezer door handle and flip top reach in cooler at the pass through window.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table at the pass through window. Operator relocated the beverage.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on main cook line with no beard guard.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor next to the standup reach in cooler. Operator relocated the fryer oil.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on ice in kitchen at 51F. Ice level not high enough. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours, added ice to item.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Heavy lime buildup in dishmachine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed at cups at server area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall with damage to right of double door reach in freezer with damage. Ceiling with dust buildup in kitchen.
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.