Dick's Wings & Grill
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
39
Score
Across the available record, Dick's Wings & Grill has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Dick's Wings & Grill's latest score of 39 falls below the St. Augustine average of 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Blue cheese dated 11.26. Today is 2.9.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Blue cheese dated 11.26.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - 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 any staff **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles in dish are not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on inside of ice machine. Black mold like substance on rim of ice chute on self service ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents are soiled. Ceiling tiles are soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table. Person in charge removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Water on floor in front of 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in front of 3 compartment sink not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor next to back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer there is ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old Labels on clean containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer container on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
39
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile water damage in lobby. Person in charge is having AC repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler drawer missing. Observed floor in walk-in cooler lifting up exposing concrete. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in front of triple sink not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable. Person in charge has renovations scheduled. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelves above triple sink made of particle board damaged by water. Shelves are no longer easily cleanable, non-absorbent, durable. Person in charge has renovations scheduled. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-47-4
78
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 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 dishmachine at 0 ppm chlorine. Triple sink was set up at 200 ppm quat. Advised person in charge to sanitize all dishes through triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Parts has been ordered per person in charge. Waiting on delivery. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 food handler training for any staff hired over 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Establishment ordered books needs more time to get everyone trained. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
78
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 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 dishmachine at 0 ppm chlorine. Triple sink was set up at 200 ppm quat. Advised person in charge to sanitize all dishes through triple sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/23. Discussed with person in charge.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sweet ice tea nozzles soiled with black/green mold like substance. Discussed with person in charge.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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 food handler training for any staff hired over 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Employees without current food handler training missing proof that they have been informed of their reporting responsibilities. Person in charge has blank forms in health inspection folder. Person in charge started having employees read and sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Observed partial cooked chicken breasts in walk-in cooler not labeled to identified as needing final cook or raw. Discussed with person in charge.
02D-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelf above triple sink coming apart due to water exposure. Person in charge has replacement shelf in office. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-47-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date labels stuck to food containers on storage rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers stacked with visible moisture.
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold like substance on deflector plate of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
41
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/ Food manager expired 2/7/23. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Operator has scheduled food manager test. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Apr 12, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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/ Food manager certification expired. Establishment already on warning with call back on 4/17/23.
53A-03-7
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed One bag of trash by back door. Person in charge had employee take trash to dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-09-4
86
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 6/1/2022. Operator's no longer has access to business emajl and cannot log into DBPR account. Operator started Calling DDBPR hotline during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
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. Dishmachine (Chlorine 0ppm). Person in charge changed chemicals and primed unit. Retested machine at (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make line stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in front of triple sink missing chunks. Person in charge is still waiting for land lord to fix. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk flour scoop handle touching flour. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Vents and fans in walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls near triple sink soiled.
36-27-5
55
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 Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dick's Wings & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dick's Wings & Grill.
How does Dick's Wings & Grill compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Dick's Wings & Grill most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Dick's Wings & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dick's Wings & Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dick's Wings & Grill 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dick's Wings & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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