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ROGER THAT WINGS & THINGS

232 WALNUT ST, Green Cove Springs FL 32043 · 904.284.4728

Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats213
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2000895
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
APR 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In insect zapper/fly light at back exit, approximately 50 dead flying insects in catch tray of device. Operator removed tray and discarded all dead insects.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2017018687Apr 10, 2017Apr 25, 2017$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef patties at 44F in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Right door was found left open. Patties moved to reach-in freezer at approximately 15 minutes later, temperature reads 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by back exit used to dump a bucket of water.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine sides and deflector plate with black mold-like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple vents and surrounding ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled. Walls at tea area, three compartment sink and the dishmachine area are soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall to left of three compartment sink has holes in the wall.
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed interior of walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Shelving below grills is soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid on dumpster is open.
Basic/33-16-4
The state's own report →
Jun 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Char grill has build up of food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen, prep and under fryers with grease/debris. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen with dust/debris. Wall behind grills/fryers is soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee placed raw chicken in fryer with gloved hands, removed gloves and put on new gloves without washing hands in between. Employee coached on proper handwashing with glove changes and employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Portioned bags of opened raw chicken gizzards stored above cut potatoes on speed rack in freezer. Employee rearranged products to proper storage.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings on kitchen counter at 59F. Employee states wings were removed from refrigeration 10 minutes prior. Wings moved to walk in freezer or quick chill and approximately 20 minutes later temperature is 34F. Discussed holding wings on time controls and reviewed time control paperwork with owner.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on threaded faucet with attached hose on outside mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple oyster tags from January and February not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Char grill in kitchen with heavy food debris. Per employee, grill not used today.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor/wall/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen, prep and under fryers with heavy debris/grease. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen with heavy dust. Wall behind grills is soiled. Fan guards in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen and walk in cooler are soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. Dishwasher tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee adjusted chemicals and retested at 50ppm chlorine.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple oyster tags not marked with last day served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
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. No proof of training for Zoe S, hired over one year ago.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In insect zapper/fly light at back exit, approximately 50 dead flying insects in catch tray of device. Operator removed tray and discarded all dead insects.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple kitchen ceiling tiles and vents are soiled. Floor under three compartment sink and in walk in cooler are soiled. Walk in cooler fan guards have debris. Wall by oysters in walk in cooler is soiled. Floor under fryers has grease build up.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under flat grill is soiled. Hood filters have grease build up. Interior of first reach in cooler holding glasses and ready to eat cherries in bar has debris in bottom.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top reach in cooler in kitchen has standing water in the bottom.
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 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 cook take toasted bun from grill with bare hands and put on plate to assemble sandwich. Temperature of heated bun 134F. Inspector spoke to cook about proper glove use/handwashing. Cook washed hands, put on new gloves then reheated bun to 145F.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic spread on kitchen prep table at 68F. Operator states left on counter for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed garlic spread in freezer. Temperature taken 20 minutes later at 37F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, proof of food handler training missing for 15 employees.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid at bar. Operator labeled as degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall around dishmachine is soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris build up. Multiple ceiling vents and tiles in kitchen, prep and ware washing are soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Three containers of clean utensils stored on shelf to left of dishmachine have debris in storage containers.
Basic/24-06-4
Evidence of employee eating in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Plate of half eaten food with utensil on shelf above prep table cutting board. Operator removed plate.
Basic/12B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at middle of three compartment sink and in back storage room where wall meets the ceiling is in disrepair.
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in reach in freezer far right on hood side and freezer at entrance to kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving below steam table area is soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of one door reach in cooler across from fryers is soiled. Interior lid of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes then move to handling clean dishes without washing hands. Inspector spoke with employee. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buttermilk batters at 50F and 53F. Per employee, batters prepared two hours ago. Batters moved to freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on added splitter with connected hose at mop sink outside back door.
High priority/29-42-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Three oyster tags from September not marked with last day served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
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. No proof available.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan available. Operator completed during inspection. Wings held on time not marked. Per employee, wings made at 11:30 and marked time appropriately.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall behind grill area is soiled. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen and ware washing area are soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf over wing prep area. Employee moved beverage to appropriate location.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean and wet cups taken from dish rack to stacked storage without allowing to air dry.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Employee moved all to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on right have grease build up. Reach in cooler across from prep area and walk in cooler has soiled fan guards. Gasket on reach in freezer by kitchen entrance is soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving with heavy rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation

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.