J Town Wings & Philly
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, J Town Wings & Philly has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 10 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects under triple sink.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in walk in cooler 48F, chicken in walk in cooler 46F. Person in charge states had them out of refrigeration this morning. Back in unit where other items are holding temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed three containers of medicine stored on shelf above prep line with food items. Person in charge removed. Also, observed chemical stored over bag of onions on shelf in back storage hallway. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hat with gloved hands, then handle ready to eat bread without hand wash. Spoke to employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at soda dispenser with debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes quatanery ammonium to sanitize, unable to provide test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on duty working at establishment for two years with no proof of training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior of microwave handles, handles of rice cookers with debris buildup, sticky to touch. Also, fan in walk in cooler with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining food contact shelves in kitchen and in walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen especially under equipment, shelving, triple sink, near fryers. Also, several ceiling tiles missing in back hallway with food storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Bucket of sauce stored on floor in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in small white reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed tools stored on shelving with/ above food in back storage hallway.
42-02-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed debris buildup on clean dishware at drying station above triple sink.
16-48-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected at back door. Wide open during inspection with presence of flying insects in establishment. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour in back kitchen unlabeled.
02D-01-5
26
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container with medicine stored over case of oil in storage hallway. Person in charge moved to appropriate location **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice cooked yesterday sitting at cookline in container per person in charge at 63F. Per person in charge states has been out at line at noon. Person in charge moved to walk in freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings at line at 93F. Recommend holding item on per person in charge.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice in large covered plastic container cooling at 83F, 82F 1 hour later. Person in charge moved to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine with white debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge utilizes quatanery ammonium for sanitizing, unable to provide test strips.
16-37-1
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/ Four food handling employees on duty with no CFM present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working longer than 60 days with no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at fliptop. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under cookline, triple sink, ice machine. Floors soiled in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor in kitchen. Also multiple cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in small white reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans, ceiling in walk in cooler with dust buildup. Also, exterior of containers in walk in cooler with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer not attached at back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees cooking food in kitchen with no hair restraint. Also, one wearing bracelet and watch. Employee removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
27
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
37
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flying insects observed in the following areas: 1 at front service line, 1 under triple sink, and one in dry food storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at flip top reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin of ice machine next to mop sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belonging stored on top of case of bottle waters on dry food storage shelf. Operator removed to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen/ cooks line has accumulation of debris **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives stored between prep table and wall in prep area. Operator removed knives to properly store **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in freezer and walk-in-cooler soiled
23-03-4
61
Feb 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. Also, cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: At callback time needed to clean **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: At callback no change **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin of ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: At callback no change. Time needed to clean **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment has accumulation of debris and grease build up - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: At callback under fryer area still has some build up. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole oat wall leading out of kitchen to dry paper good area. Also, hole in lower wall near back door - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: At callback no change. Time needed to repair **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in freezer soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: At callback no change. Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in kitchen and warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: At callback no change **Time Extended**
36-64-5
64
Feb 7, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 16 rodent droppings in the following areas: 8 under dry food storage shelf next to walk-in-cooler, 2 on inner side of kitchen entry door 1 on floor in front of grill 1 in front of reach in freezer next to walk-in-cooler 1 in front of ice machine 1 at back door 2 under shelf in back room with single use items and oil. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at front service line and 1 flying,insect in kitchen near dry food storage. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. Also, cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin of ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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. Commercially packaged fish thawing in sealed package with notice stamped package to remove prior to thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed in womens restroom Also, observed one dead roach behind ice machine **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belonging stored on shelf with dry food storage next to walk-in-cooler
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in triple sink did not have sinks set up in correct order. No sanitize set up at triple sink. Discussed with employee.
16-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment has accumulation of debris and grease build up
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple sealed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole oat wall leading out of kitchen to dry paper good area. Also, hole in lower wall near back door
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in freezer soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in kitchen and warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
33
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee coming in from outside put on gloves without washing hands and started to touch clean utensils. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat almond milk in reach-in cooler across from grill
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced white American cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from grill. Cheese stacked higher than chill line of pan. Operator removed half the amount of cheese and placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to paper towels across from hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at self dispensing soda machine in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin near triple sink soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner side of handle of reach-in cooler across from grill soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1.Multiple boxes with single service condiments stored on floor under front counter. 2. container of soy sauce stored on floor next to grill. 3. Multiple sealed bags of seafood on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in kitchen area. Operator stated it's from business next door.
36-64-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Multiple tools stored on single service shelf in back room area (single use plastic ware, single use wax paper)
42-03-5
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was J Town Wings & Philly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J Town Wings & Philly on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J Town Wings & Philly?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at J Town Wings & Philly.
How does J Town Wings & Philly compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
J Town Wings & Philly most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has J Town Wings & Philly's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at J Town Wings & Philly have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at J Town Wings & Philly 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 J Town Wings & Philly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J Town Wings & Philly is inspected around three times per year on average.
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