Dick's Wings & Grill - Blanding
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
33
Score
Dick's Wings & Grill - Blanding appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 16 violations each.
Looking across the full record, “floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler near fryers, hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding).
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of prep table, spray bottle of cleaner stored next to diced equipment. Employee moved spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in handwash sink next to dish machine. Employee removed knife from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate of ice machine soiled with black/pink mold-like substance. Also, back top edge of ice bin near soda machine soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime scale build up in interior of dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster overflowing with trash bags. Also, both lids open.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on wing station of cook line plugged into charger.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles throughout kitchen and bar area broken/missing. Also, tiles in disrepair right inside door of walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under raw chicken reach in coolers soiled with food debris and grease. Also, floor under and wall behind cook line equipment soiled with heavy grease build up and food debris. Also, floor under reach in coolers across from cook line soiled with food debris. Also, ceiling tiles surrounding air vents soiled with dust on cook line. Also, floor in bar area under alcohol bottle stands soiled with residue and debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup along back wall of walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of top and bottom turbo chef has food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris/torn. Also, hood filters above grills on cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, sides of fryers soiled with heavy food buildup up and grease. Also, top of reach in cooler under grills on cook line soiled with food debris and black residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In stand up reach in cooler near fryers, whole mushrooms portioned into bags with visible dry still in bags and on mushrooms.
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler used for mostly raw chicken soiled with food debris. Also, interior of reach in cooler on cook line not in use under grills soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of flip top reach in cooler near fryers used for mostly raw chicken. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Waste line missing/clogged at soda gun holster. Soda gun holster clogged at bar and have standing liquid.
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf of prep table at end of cook line, container of batter not labeled. Employee labeled pan. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in chemical room. Also, observed 1 live flying insect by ice machine in kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired June 1 2025. Manger reached out to owner and renew license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In flip top reach in cooler to left of fryers in kitchen, 3 packs of mahi fully thawed in ROP packaging. Manager voluntarily discarded.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Mechanical soap dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen at server line not working. Manager stated the battery dead and she needs to purchase new battery today. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top and deflector plate in ice machine has mold-like substance/slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Measuring cup used in bag of sugar does not have a handle. Manager removed from product and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in liquor storage room. Also, ceiling tile missing in hallway across from dry storage racks.
36-36-4
Basic - 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. In flip top reach in cooler to left of fryers in kitchen, 3 packs of mahi fully thawed in ROP packaging. Manager voluntarily discarded.
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken to right of walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor by water heater. Manager cleaned up dead roaches and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen on cook line, floors under cooking equipment soiled with food debris and grease. Also, floors of walk-in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, bar, back hallway and entrance of walk-in freezer tiles are broken/chipped/missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Part of fencing for dumpster enclosure is leaning up against dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen soiled. Also, hood filters above cook line have build up of grease. Also, on top shelf of cook line coolers, fan soiled with dust build up. Also, sides of fryers have heavy build up of grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen near fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
33
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
11
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler under flat top grill, shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese was in cooler overnight. Stop sale issued. Cheese was voluntarily discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler under flat top grill, shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese was in cooler overnight. Stop sale issued. Cheese was voluntarily discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On make line and above flip top cooler, all purpose cleaner stored above. Manager cleaners. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels dispenser at hand wash station in did not dispense. Manager stated paper towels were jammed. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station at end of kitchen towards manager office blocked with broom and dust pan. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table on make line, two employee phones. Manager removed phones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler handle is hanging, exposing sharp metal.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under reach in cooler where raw chicken is stored has build up. Wall of dish machine is soiled. Floor under fryer and flat top soiled. Ceiling throughout kitchen has dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil is standing water on make line 128F. Manager turned up temp, 146F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler under flip top cooler on make line, employee water bottle not separated from customer food.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage room by manager office, three boxes of to go containers and cups on ground. Manager had employee remove from ground. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach in cooler at chicken wing station. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
33
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook on cook line handled raw beef with bare hands, wrapped beef and immediately placed gloves on to work with food without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler drawers on cook line, raw beef burgers 51F. Burgers placed into cooler approximately 2.5 hours prior. Burgers moved to reach in cooler to cool. In pass through window area, sour cream containers 68F. Sour cream placed into service approximately 2.5 hours prior. Sour cream moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored on shelf with sauces on cook line. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on faucet where gray hose is attached at end of cook line by clean container rack in kitchen. Breaker placed on. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed/Prepared ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk in cooler, coleslaw prepared two days prior. In bar reach in cooler, milk opened two days prior. Both items dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front of bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door for employee unisex restroom in kitchen. Door spring placed on. **Corrected On-Site**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks near rear exit door. One tank in bar area. All tanks secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two blue ice buckets by ice machine in kitchen. Buckets inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom in kitchen.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in storage area where linens are kept in kitchen. Dead roach discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks on cook line.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles/cove molding/ceiling tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen. Floor tiles in bar area. Wall in linen storage area. Wall near unisex restroom in kitchen. Cove molding in linen storage area. Ceiling tiles in back storage areas.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under bar top. Floor in back storage areas of kitchen. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor drains in kitchen. Wall under dish machine in kitchen. Ceiling vents in kitchen/storage areas.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup walk in cooler and/or walk-in freezer. Both in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at end of cook line by clean container rack in kitchen. Sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment on cook line. Multiple gaskets for reach in coolers on cook line. Ladder by hand washing sink near clean container rack in kitchen. Yellow dustpan near dish machine in kitchen. Ice machine filters for ice machine in kitchen. Multiple shelves in kitchen. Dish racks for dish machine in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler near fryers. Reach in cooler drawers below grill. Reach in cooler on main cook line in kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pan of flour on cook line not labeled. Cook labeled pan. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
21
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing from hose on splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at inside bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. No one is able to locate any training for any employees hired over 60 days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Around walk in cooler and walk in freezer in back of kitchen. Inside walk in cooler at end of cooler under condenser unit.
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in storage area by office. 3 dead roaches in chemical storage area in back of kitchen. 2 dead roaches around bag in box soda rack by beer walk in cooler. All dead roaches cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to beer walk in cooler is separating. Leaking condenser unit in beer walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor/walls/ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls around dish machine. Walls and ceiling in beer walk in cooler. Ceiling in liquor closest in back of kitchen. Floors under fryers on cook line. Floors under soda lines at inside bar area. Floors in front of beer walk in cooler in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 boxes of to go containers in storage area by office on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In beer walk in cooler in back of kitchen. Outside bar area connected to inside bar area. Also missing tiles throughout back area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
45
Jan 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Nov 1, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee smoking in outside bar area came back inside and handled plated food for customers without washing hands in between tasks.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flying insect by back door to kitchen. 1 live flying insect around drain near beer walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings in in storage area closest to kitchen by grease trap, manager began to clean up droppings during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with paper towels in cabinet under register between bar and kitchen.
41-10-4
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/ 5 employees engaged in food handling present and no one is a certified food manager.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. 3 employees on site do not have proof of training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Two expired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two employee certifications are photocopies **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On lower shelve in server area in kitchen, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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/ James Jackson, expired 11/24/2020
53A-03-7
Intermediate - 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 employee promoted to a manager, Ashley Guy, more then 30 days prior does not have any manager certification.
53A-04-6
Basic - Dead insects on premises. 1 dead roach in hallway by bag in box soda rack near beer walk in cooler. 2 dead roaches under triple sink in preparation area. 1 dead roach in storage area by back door to kitchen. 1 dead gecko in storage area by back door to kitchen. 1 dead insect in gaming area by half wall area in dining area. 1 dead insect near register area near entrance to kitchen. Manager began to clean up dead insects during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of door to beer walk in cooler is separating. Multiple hood filters missing baffles. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At bar area. In beer walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor/walls/ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floors,walls, and ceiling in liquor room. All floors throughout entire kitchen, food prep, ware washing, and storage areas. Walls around drain near door to beer walk in cooler. All walls, floors, and ceiling in beer walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's bathroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Multiple utensils and containers have food residue on them throughout kitchen area.
16-48-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dick's Wings & Grill - Blanding last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dick's Wings & Grill - Blanding on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dick's Wings & Grill - Blanding?
Across the inspection record, “floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dick's Wings & Grill - Blanding.
How does Dick's Wings & Grill - Blanding compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Dick's Wings & Grill - Blanding most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Dick's Wings & Grill - Blanding's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dick's Wings & Grill - Blanding have averaged around 16 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dick's Wings & Grill - Blanding means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dick's Wings & Grill - Blanding inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dick's Wings & Grill - Blanding is inspected around two times per year on average.
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