WINGSTOP
5290 NORWOOD AVE #10, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 904.402.9464
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
DEC 23
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JAN 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. At office/backdoor area, observed 2 flying insects.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, backflow preventer missing on non chemical dispenser side of splitter with red hose attached.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler, standing water on floor under shelves.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cookline, floor under fryers has grease build up.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice build up at bottom of door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent on ice machine has build up of dust/grease. At dry storage area, exterior of sugar container soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage area, container of spice not labeled.
Aug 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. At office/backdoor area, observed 2 flying insects.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, corn (48F - Cold Holding); ranch (50F - Cold Holding). Items prepared yesterday. Manager stated door open for prep. Ambient thermometer showing 50f, ambient temperature dropped to 42f in 10 minutes.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, backflow preventer missing on non chemical dispenser side of splitter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dish area, handles for mops blocking access to handwash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee remove drink from front counter reach-in cooler and dump in front handwash sink.
Ceiling tile missing. At dry storage area, one ceiling tile missing.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At fry station, floor between freezers soiled. At make line flip top reach-in cooler, standing water on floor. At dry storage area, ceiling vents have dust build up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, container of magnesol and pitcher of spice not labeled. Manager labeled.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line flip top reach-in cooler, ranch dressing (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler 3.5 hours. Dressings moved to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. Ice build up visible on cooling unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At make line, cloth towel in handwash sink. At triple sinks, sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink. Both items removed.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. At make line flip top reach-in cooler, ranch dressing (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler 3.5 hours. Dressings moved to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. Ice build up visible on cooling unit.
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink, drain cover not on drain.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At triple sinks, clean metal and plastic containers stacked before air drying.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In back kitchen storage area, exterior of starch wash and magnesol containers have soiled exteriors including handles.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At make line, pitcher identified as fry seasoning not labeled.
Aug 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not functioning properly. Handwash sink at cook line has out of Ofer sign over sink. Operator stated it is not draining and service call,has been placed.
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/ Manager present has expired Certified Food Manager certification. Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 SafeStaff certificates onsite, all expired.
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink, drain cover missing.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At triple sinks, plastic and metal containers stacked before air drying.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager on duty not able to locate last inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At sauce line, reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. In dry storage area, lid and handles on magnesol container, soiled.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager present has no Certified Food Manager certification, manager for about 2 months. Manager stated they are waiting for class date.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler, fries cooked yesterday morning not dated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At chemical storage shelves, spray bottle of purple chemical identified as Fabuloso not labeled. At front counter on lower shelf, spray bottle of blue chemical identified as cleaner not labeled. Manager labeled both bottles.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves above triple sinks, plastic containers have wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, underside of drawer handle has build up. In back storage area, exterior of grey bulk containers soiled. In dining room soda station, underside of soda heads have build up.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in establishment.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Blanched French fries stored by fryers have no time mark. Fries placed out approximately 20 minutes prior. Fries time marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink near front counter as evidenced by jalapeños/pickles in sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 6/1/2023. Manager located current license and printed/posted.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor by fryers is coming apart.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers in kitchen. Floor in back triple sink/dry storage area. Floor in walk in cooler. Wall behind fryers. Employee began cleaning floor during inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack below oven on cook line. Interior of reach in freezer on cook line. Mop sink area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. White cloth stored on counter near fryers. Cloth moved and stored correctly.
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.