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HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGS / SAUCY TACO CATERING CO

1810-1 TOWN CENTER BLVD, Fleming Island FL 32003 · 904-644-7315

Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats170
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2001198
Grade history
APR 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired June 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach at side service station and one dead roach at corner booth in dining room. Operator removed and discarded both dead roaches.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Employee food handler training for Brittany Y expired on 2/12/2026.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall under dishmachine and triple sink is soiled. Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles in kitchen have dust. Wall above clean insert/pan storage and above stored knives on make line has dust. Floor under fryers with heavy debris/grease build up. Floor in walk-in freezer is soiled. Fan guards in walk-in cooler have debris/dust.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving under grills with heavy debris build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in kitchen reach in cooler at 53F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Rice in kitchen reach in cooler at 53F. Per employee, rice placed in unit between 10:30-11:00. Temperature taken at approximately 3:20.
High priority/03A-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine deflector plate is soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Floor/wall/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled. Wall at dry storage rack by office has dust.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below grill with accumulation of debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution in kitchen tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Operator remade solution to 200ppm quaternary ammonium.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solutions testing at 400+ppm quaternary. Manager called for repair during inspection.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrective Action Taken
Floor/wall/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall at dishmachine is soiled. Wall above prep area has dust. Vents to right of triple sink have dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler have dust.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed at cooling unit in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves below the grills have grease/food build up. Hood filters have grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids are open.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (53F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in small reach in cooler at steam table.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 9, 2024 · In small reach in refrigerator, coleslaw 47F, macaroni and cheese 46F, rice 53F, cut tomato 46F. All products in cooler overnight. Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed rice (53F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in small reach in cooler at steam table. Per manager, both products have been in unit overnight. Raw chicken in drawers under flat grill at 49F. Per manager, chicken placed in drawer 3.5 hours prior. Chicken moved to another cold holding unit. Observed beef (50F - Cold Holding); shell egg ambient (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F/53F/54F/50F/53F - Cold Holding); beef (53F/49F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Mahi (56F/53F - Cold Holding); beef (54F - Cold Holding); burgers (52F - Cold Holding) in drawers under flat grill. Per manager, all products have been in the unit overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 9, 2024 · In small reach in refrigerator, coleslaw 47F, macaroni and cheese 46F, rice 53F, cut tomato 46F. In drawers under flat grill, cheese 41F, chicken 42F, beef 37F, shrimp 37F and mahi 36F. All products in cooler overnight. Admin Complaint
Sep 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (53F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in small reach in cooler at steam table.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed rice (53F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in small reach in cooler at steam table. Per manager, both products have been in unit overnight. Raw chicken in drawers under flat grill at 49F. Per manager, chicken placed in drawer 3.5 hours prior. Chicken moved to another cold holding unit. Observed beef (50F - Cold Holding); shell egg ambient (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F/53F/54F/50F/53F - Cold Holding); beef (53F/49F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Mahi (56F/53F - Cold Holding); beef (54F - Cold Holding); burgers (52F - Cold Holding) in drawers under flat grill. Per manager, all products have been in the unit overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine deflector plate with black mold-like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers with heavy grease build up. Wall at end of cook line is soiled. Floor under bag in box soda rack is soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed toward back wall of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can at handwash sink at ice machine.
Basic/33-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under char grill has build up of debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open.
Basic/33-16-4
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles at side service area with blue and yellow liquids not labeled. Operator labeled both.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Shelf below flat and char grill has debris. Flooring under fryers, behind soda machine, around ice machine and in corners of walk in cooler is soiled. Wall around dish machine and above prep area to left of dishmachine is soiled. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen, storage and ware washing are soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two cooks in kitchen both wearing watches.
Basic/13-07-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed around walk in freezer door and along back wall of freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator made adjustments to machine and retested at 100ppm chlorine.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired June 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, open case of raw beef stored over open case of battered fish. And, open case of raw beef stored over breaded shrimp.
High priority/08A-17-6
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses time as a public health control for Parmesan Sauce. Written procedures not completed on pages 2 and 3. Operator completed paperwork during inspection.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles at back service station,one with blue liquid and one with clear liquid. Operator labeled both.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents near reach in freezer in kitchen and above make line in kitchen are soiled. Floor under dry storage shelving is soiled. Wall around and under dish machine is soiled. Wall under three compartment sink is soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf lined with plastic lid under cutting board storage rack in kitchen is soiled. Plating around nozzles on soda machine is soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage on reach in cooler with bottled sauces. Employee removed beverage to proper storage.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut and whole avocados in reach in cooler in kitchen with stickers still attached.
Basic/08B-39-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed exposed concrete under three compartment sink.
Basic/36-02-5

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