Dicks Wings & Grill

1371 S Walnut St Ste 700, Starke, FL 32091
American
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Dicks Wings & Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 69, which Dicks Wings & Grill's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the prep table station, chicken wings (45/46F - Cold Holding). Chicken wings placed out 30 minutes prior, operator added ice to container of chicken wings. At conclusion of inspection chicken wings in temperature range. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle of bleach water to the side of the three compartment sink with no product labeling. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backside of fryers has grease debris build up around exhaust.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall to the side of the fryers behind reach in cooler with dust build up.
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in freezer in storage area with a torn door gasket. Separate reach in freezer in storage area with duct tape on handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
67
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dish machine at 0ppm, operator reset and primed machine to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the standup reach in cooler, raw shrimp and mahi over bucket of ready to eat pickles. Operator rearranged the storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the breading station prep table; chicken (64F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding) per operator placed on ice bath 15 minutes prior. Operator added ice on top of the chicken. At conclusion of inspection all time/temperature control food for safety in temperature range. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment thermometer 20+ degrees off from inspector thermometer. Calibrated establishment thermometer with inspectors. **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line with build up of food residue staining. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection all certified food managers are expired from 6/30/2024. Operator has class scheduled for all expired food managers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in employee restroom. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler at expo window door gaskets separating from cooler door at the corners. Reach in cooler in dry storage with duct taped handle.
14-11-5
41
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on ice in kitchen at 51F. Ice level not high enough. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours, added ice to item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed at cups at server area.
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall with damage to right of double door reach in freezer with damage. Ceiling with dust buildup in kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Heavy lime buildup in dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
74
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dicks Wings & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dicks Wings & Grill on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dicks Wings & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dicks Wings & Grill.

How does Dicks Wings & Grill compare to other restaurants in Starke?

Dicks Wings & Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Starke average of 69.

Has Dicks Wings & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dicks Wings & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dicks 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 Dicks Wings & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dicks Wings & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.