Dick's Wings & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Dick's Wings & Grill has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Dick's Wings & Grill was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited seven times.
Dick's Wings & Grill's latest score of 70 falls below the Atlantic Beach average of 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach in light lense located on cook line near ice machine.
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cook line floors soiled with food debris under equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in pan of water at 68F located under grill. Employee removed and stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed refrigeration vents in walk in cooler soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 5 flying insects. 4 flying insects in kitchen area. 1 flying insect in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Observed 1 flying insect near entrance of kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touching raw beef and the proceeded to touch ready to eat bun. Inspector intervened and spoke to employee regarding handling of raw food. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - 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 engaging in food preparation with ready to eat cut onion,cut lettuce with bare hands. Inspector intervened and spoke to employee regarding handling of ready to eat food. Employee washed hands and placed on gloves.
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 5 flying insects. 4 flying insects in kitchen area. 1 flying insect in bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - 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. Observed new employee without 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch and bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining at bottom of exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cook line floor soiled and soiled behind equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket . Employee will hang mop to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
42-01-4
43
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed pesticide labeled for household use only in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Employee placed ice bath under items in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib with back flow added before splitter and without back flow devices on either end of splitter. Manager will place back flow on both ends of splitter. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed filters over grill area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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 using bare hands to portion sliced cheese to top off cooked burger. Employee placed gloves on while handling ready to eat foods.
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 7 flying insects. 6 flying insects in kitchen. 1 flying insect in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach located in walk-in cooler. Manager removed dead roach from premises. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles dusty. Observed walls soiled in kitchen.
36-34-5
55
Jun 13, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
82
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen near ware washing area/ storage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
86
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen near ware washing area/ storage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken wings (109F - Hot Holding); Chicken nuggets (111F - Hot Holding); Over cooked wings (90F - Hot Holding) stored in fryer basket in fryer. Spoke to operator regarding Time control for wings and nuggets, provided copy of time control document. Manager will use time control on wings. Manager completed Time control sheet during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed multiple dead insects on fly sticky tape. Manager discarded tape. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf over ware washing area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed on cook line bucket of flour on floor. Manager removed and stored flour properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled , reach in cooler door gasket on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in shelves rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm. Manager will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Still the same **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Establishment using manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not in use at callback and operator stated they will be getting new dish machine **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm. Manager will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Still the same **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Spoke to manager regarding removal of mop sink and she stated they dump grey water out the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Still the same at callback. **Admin Complaint**
28-14-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 8 flying insects. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen. Observed 4 flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed 12 flying insects in bar area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed 4 flying insects in bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Observed mop sink removed and 3 compartment sink added in place of mop sink without plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Still the same at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Still the same at callback. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment removed mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Still the same at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Still the same at callback **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
55
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 8 flying insects. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen. Observed 4 flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed 12 flying insects in bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Spoke to manager regarding removal of mop sink and she stated they dump grey water out the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended**
28-14-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib next to back door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Still the same at callback **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm. Manager will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Brenda Garcia certification expired 10-26-2023. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Still the same at callback
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Observed mop sink removed and 3 compartment sink added in place of mop sink without plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment removed mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
29-27-4
43
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - 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. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm. Manager will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - 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 pull pants up with gloved hands and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Spoke to employee regarding proper hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Spoke to manager regarding removal of mop sink and she stated they dump grey water out the back door. **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 8 flying insects. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen. Observed 4 flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed French fries at 120F on cook line. Employee stated he cooked for previous order.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries at 120F on cook line. Employee stated he cooked for previous order.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib next to back door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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/. Observed mop sink removed and 3 compartment sink added in place of mop sink without plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Brenda Garcia certification expired 10-26-2023.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - 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 establishment without a certified Food Manager available while four or more employees are working.
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - 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 in or above a food preparation area,
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with beard engaging in food preparation without beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cook line microwave soiled on the inside.
22-08-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment removed mop sink. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed fans in cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of Reach-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled.
36-27-5
14
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
23
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen. Soiled interior of ice bin. Bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy Grease build up on floors by cookline. Soiled floors in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavily soiled exterior of multiple coolers and equipment. Kitchen. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers. Soiled walk in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food residue build up on cleaned mixing Bowl.
16-48-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dusty walls. Kitchen by Dish machine and prep line. Black like substance build up on walls. Kitchen.
36-27-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dick's Wings & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dick's Wings & Grill on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dick's Wings & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Dick's Wings & Grill.
How does Dick's Wings & Grill compare to other restaurants in Atlantic Beach?
Dick's Wings & Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlantic Beach average of 75.
Has Dick's Wings & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dick's Wings & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dick's Wings & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dick's Wings & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dick's Wings & Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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