Hurricanes Grill and Wings
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Hurricanes Grill and Wings eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Hurricanes Grill and Wings on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One tiny fly by bar
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in wait-station Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around walk in freezer frame. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 15 packets of ROP Mahi Mahi and one packages of fully raw tuna in walk in cooler fully thawed out still inside packages and not cut or pierced, or removed form bag.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at wait-station. All purpose cleaner.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at wait-station Hand Wash Sink. Faucet turned off.
27-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs stored next to / touching kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
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. Stop sale issued. 15 packets of ROP Mahi Mahi and one packages of fully raw tuna in walk in cooler fully thawed out still inside packages and not cut or pierced, or removed form bag.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Opens box of food on floor in walk in freezer. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Discolored water with paper deposit on ground by rear kitchen outside.
28-14-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
29-42-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at kitchen near mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket on floor at bar. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prep line cooler.
23-24-4
47
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Minor soil residue build up on soda nozzle at bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser not functioning. Fixed by manager.
31B-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Minor ice buildup in walk in freezer ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink not visible. Replaced by manager. Was on top of towels dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
74
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in dining room area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. Replaced supply bucket. 100 ppm. Chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle at bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavily Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen. Opposite Dish Machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black like substance build up on ceiling vents. food prep/service area. Rear kitchen. End prep line.
36-34-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Condensation drip from ceiling vents onto food prep/service area. Rear kitchen. End prep line.
36-63-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up by interior of walk in freezer door frame. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of Reach in cooler. Kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of Reach in cooler. Kitchen.
29-49-6
50
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by equipment .
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wipes in kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
31A-11-4
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 food service employees onsite with no certified food manger present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dispenser at Hand wash sink by Dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
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 cutting board. Employee clothing on top of food container. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled scoop container. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered single service foil trays on top shelf in kitchen.
25-05-4
43
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food prep employee put on gloves without washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle next to flour in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser at Hand Wash Sink end prep line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black-like/ mold-like substance build up on ceiling vents. Kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation drip from ceiling vents in kitchen near prep area.
28-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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 prep table. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employee with large bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed food on floor walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of uncovered food , flour , by side storage area.
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hurricanes Grill and Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hurricanes Grill and Wings on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hurricanes Grill and Wings?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hurricanes Grill and Wings.
How does Hurricanes Grill and Wings compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Hurricanes Grill and Wings most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Hurricanes Grill and Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hurricanes Grill and Wings have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hurricanes Grill and Wings 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 Hurricanes Grill and Wings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hurricanes Grill and Wings is inspected around two times per year on average.
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