HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGS
4255 US A1A S #13-14, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904.471.7120
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
JUN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
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MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 live flying insects around bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019002412 | Dec 3, 2018 | Jan 29, 2019 | $200 |
| 5--2018059036 | Nov 15, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen area has dark mold like substance.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee on cookline eat some fries. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser holder soiled with slime build up. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler on cookline more than 4 hours buffalo chicken dip (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cookline buffalo chicken dip (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding)
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near drink station wet nesting.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Apr 14, 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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Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 live flying insects around bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers on cook line gaskets soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Nov 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna thawing in package in reach in cooler.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 2 smokers have been added outside in front of establishment.
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. Establishment is missing trading of newer employees.
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. Ahi tuna thawing in package the has been sealed. Stop sale issued.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle on microwave is soiled.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Pipe under hand washing sink has been taped and the tape has broken so water is drawing onto floor.
Jun 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 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. At bar sanitizer 0ppm. Primed several times and it tested at 75ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler 1 hr; Fish dip 45F, blue cheese 52F, salsa 45F; ( - Cold Holding) Drawers; chicken 45F; ( - Cold Holding). 30 minutes later 2nd temperature fish dip 43F, salsa, 42F, blue cheese 43F. Chicken 43F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk opened yesterday is not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Scoop handles in flour are soiled. Person in charge removed and placed in dish area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
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. Ahi tuna in vacuum sealed bag thawing. Person in charge cut open bags. Still frozen.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler; bottled water and honey lime dressing on floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in flour. Person in charge removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Gatorade in cooler. Person in charge disposed of drink.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer; corn, fish, shrimp, chicken not covered. Person in charge covered all items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. In game room area,restroom added next to approved restroom, showing dry storage on plans. In ice machine area, handwash sink in different location than approved plans, also restroom added in this area. Outside on grassy area of parking lot, smoker added.
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate13 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 walk-in freezer, frozen raw shrimp in portioned bags stored over portioned fried pickles. Operator moved shrimp to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in roll top reach-in cooler across from grill, coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator coleslaw was made yesterday. Cooler had been opened repeatedly during lunch. Operator placed coleslaw in walk-in cooler. Re temped coleslaw approximately 1 hour later. Re temped at 43F. At bar reach-in cooler, half n half (48F - Cold Holding) Operator voluntarily discarded half n half.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, splitter added to mop sink. Vacuum breaker located on faucet before splitter. Vacuum breaker needs to be installed at end of splitter on non chemical dispenser side.
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. Emailed operator document during inspection.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler, rice (50F - Cooling); rice 40 time lapse (49F) Using cooling calculator rice is not cooling at appropriate rate. Rice is in large pan with another pan above it and stored close to door. Operator operator placed rice in walk-in freezer to bring down to appropriate temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On rack across next to prep station, slicer has visible food debris. Operator instructed employee to clean.
Handwash sink not operable In right side restroom in game area, water cut off to handwash sink. Drain line removed.
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/. In game room area,restroom added next to approved restroom, showing dry storage on plans. In ice machine area, handwash sink in different location than approved plans, also restroom added in this area. Outside on grassy area of parking lot, smoker added.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach-in cooler by prep station, soufflé cup used as scoop in mango chutney. Operator removed soufflé cup.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler handle has buildup.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Next to server station above dump sink, tile stained and sagging.
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 drawers under grill, tuna filets in package no longer frozen. Also in walk-in cooler, tuna filets in package no longer frozen. Operator poked holes in all bags
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Next to ice machines in ice machine storage room, women's receptacle missing waste lid.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above grill in kitchen, missing one hood filter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry storage, bulk container of flour has handle laying in flour. Operator removed handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar, bar utensils stored in 75F standing water. Operator removed water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen over prep line across from fryers, microwave has food buildup.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar in left of bar in corner, handwash sink missing sign. Also, in ice machine room, handwash sink next to ice machine missing sign.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Above mop sink, multiple stacks of single service aluminum containers not inverted. Operator inverted all items.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In kitchen across from cook line, slow draining hand wash sink. Operator removed debris from line during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage, bulk container of flour not properly labeled. Operator labeled during inspection.
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