HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS
628-6 ATLANTIC BLVD, Neptune Beach FL 32266 · 904-247-3031
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 14 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 4 flying insects. 2 flying insects in kitchen 2 flying insects in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Call 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of ten flying insects. 5 flying insects in ware washing area. 2 flying insects near chemical dish machine. 3 flying insects in bar area.
Jul 27, 2026Call 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 ten flying insects. 5 flying insects in ware washing area. 2 flying insects near chemical dish machine. 3 flying insects in bar area.
Jul 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Observed chemical dish machine in bar area at 0ppm. Establishment 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 engaging in food preparation drop wiping cloth pick up wiping cloth and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Inspector spoke to employee regarding hand washing. Inspector spoke to manager regarding employee not washing hands properly. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
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 in kitchen cutting ready to eat limes and lemons without gloves.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of ten flying insects. 5 flying insects in ware washing area. 2 flying insects near chemical dish machine. 3 flying insects in bar area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler located on cook line raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces. Employee removed and stored properly.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled with mold like substance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of of both units.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups next to soda station wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer cooler gasket on cook line torn. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer bags of ice stored on floor. Observed in back room boxes of shortening stored on floor. Observed soda boxes stored on floor. Manager had employee remove and store properly.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in soiled holder. Manager removed and placed in ware washing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados with stickers still on the in reach in cooler on cook line.
Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna located in reach in cooler on cook line completely thawed still in packaging..See stop sale Observed 3 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi located in reach in cooler located on cook line completely thawed still in packaging..See stop sale Observed in walk in cooler 7 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi completely thawed still in packaging.See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance located in bar area.
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 4 or more employees engaging in food preparation without certified food manager on duty.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Employee provided paper towels for employee hand sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee food training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at employee hand sink located on cook line. Employee provided soap for hand washing station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled with dust in kitchen.
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. Observed 5 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna located in reach in cooler on cook line completely thawed still in packaging..See stop sale Observed 3 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi located in reach in cooler located on cook line completely thawed still in packaging..See stop sale Observed in walk in cooler 7 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi completely thawed still in packaging.See stop sale
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above reach in cooler located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Evidence of employee smoking Cigarette package in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed employee cigarette pack on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door soiled with mold like substance.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor of cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 4 flying insects. 2 flying insects in kitchen 2 flying insects in bar area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment Business license expired 6-1-2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Container of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces located on reach in cooler on cook line Employee removed and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without proof of employee training.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled in kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing on cook line.
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of arthritis medication stored on shelf at the end of cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chemical dish machine in bar area at 0ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Establishment has main chemical dish machine in kitchen.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 2 flying insects in bar area. 1 flying insect in prep area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially packaged Mahi completely thawed bearing the label it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen in walk-in cooler still in packaging. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chink wings in fryer basket at 60F. Employee placed wings back in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard of unit near ice chute. Manager was cleaning ice machine during inspection.
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. Observed commercially packaged Mahi completely thawed bearing the label it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen in walk-in cooler still in packaging. See stop sale
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Observed employee in prep area with drink stored over prepping of food. 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 and keys stored on table at the end of cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shields missing on cook line exposing lights without covers or sleeves.
Jul 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of arthritis medicine stored on cook line over flip top cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in bar area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in reach in cooler over ready to eat dressings on cook line. Manager removed and stored raw shell eggs properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in bar area with bucket stored in hand sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink on cook line without hot water. Manager turned water off because sink was not draining properly. Manager turned hot water back on.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard near ice chute.
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. Observed reduced oxygen Mahi not removed from packaging during thawing process located on cook line and in walk in cooler. Manager pierced all mahi from packaging from ok line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table at the end of cook line. 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 personal items stored on table next to foods on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes stored on floor of walk in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in use ice scoop stored in soiled holder. Manager removed and cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink on cook line in disrepair. Manager stated sink in clogged.
Feb 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near 3 compartment sink.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked shell egg stored in box of raw shell eggs. See stop sale
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelets on while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with beards engaging in food preparation without beard guards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large pans on dry storage rack wet nesting not properly air dried. Manager placed pans back in ware washing area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in cooler freezer soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes on floor of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed fans in cooler dusty.
Nov 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
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 in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flying insect on cook line 2 live flying insects in back prep area near mop sink 2 live flying insects in bar area
Nov 20, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed both line cooks handling raw chicken then changing gloves and then handling cooked food without washing their hands. After reviewing with manager and cooks they both properly washed their hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flying insect on cook line 2 live flying insects in back prep area near mop sink 2 live flying insects in bar area
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (98-122F) stored on baskets above fryers on cook line. Manager stated wings were cooked 15 minutes ago. Reviewed proper hot holding procedure with manager and line cooks. Manager reheated wings to 202F. chili (130F) stored on flat grill on cook line. Line cook stated chili was reheated and placed on grill to hold hot one hour ago. Manager began reheating chili.
Sep 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed both line cooks handling raw chicken then changing gloves and then handling cooked food without washing their hands. After reviewing with manager and cooks they both properly washed their hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flying insect on cook line 2 live flying insects in back prep area near mop sink 2 live flying insects in bar area
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on same container with togo containers of blue cheese in main flip top cooler on cook line. Employee properly separated food. Raw bacon stored over containers of dressing in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (98-122F) stored on baskets above fryers on cook line. Manager stated wings were cooked 15 minutes ago. Reviewed proper hot holding procedure with manager and line cooks. Manager reheated wings to 202F. chili (130F) stored on flat grill on cook line. Line cook stated chili was reheated and placed on grill to hold hot one hour ago. Manager began reheating chili.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breakers missing at mop sink faucet on added spitter on both ends
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects on top of cooler behind beer tap in bar area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen Floor soiled with accumulated grease behind cooking equipment on cook line
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. Found unfrozen raw fish in sealed ROP packages in drawer cooler on cook line. Commercially ROP. Manger opened fish packages.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Both line cooks wearing watches while preparing food on cook line. After reviewing with cooks they both removed their watches.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Accumulation of grease on ceiling tiles and floor on cook line.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Excessive smoke vapors in kitchen
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line Sanitizer solution bucket at 100ppm. Manager remade solution to 200ppm.
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