Lewey's Seafood & Wings
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Lewey's Seafood & Wings, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Lewey's Seafood & Wings' 47 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 129f cooked ground beef 110f in warmer, manager turned up warmer to reheat, cooked this morning, rechecked 167f **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker needed on hose bib next to triple sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Steak egg rolls
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked steak, steak egg rolls.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink next to dish area turned off, manager turned on **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Glass build over prep area in kitchen,
38-01-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Needs self closer on rest room door
32-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large container with white substance, manager states it's sugar
02D-01-5
47
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Chicken strips over raw beef meat balls in reach in flip top cooler on line, manager moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wing 89f in warmer, manager reheated. To 165f Provided time as a public health form
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened personal water bottle stored over flip top cooler
12B-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 glass bulb over prep area, not shielded
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 2 door glass cooler where eggs and bacon are stored
05-09-4
64
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose next to triple sink
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw fish and shrimp. Over cooked shrimp and cooked chicken
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over prep area,
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machines
10-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper area of ice machine on white deflector
22-20-5
64
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib next to triple sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went purchase chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
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/ Torrey Lewey expired 3-21-24
53A-03-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ice bucket, and inside of reach in cooler
14-71-4
58
Sep 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In restroom in dining room. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area and in back storage area
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In restroom
36-32-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In back storage area
36-24-5
78
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw fish and shrimp stored over bottled drinks in make line clear double door cooler. Operator relocated drinks to front counter display cooler Frozen opened case of raw gyro meat stored in chest freezer over raw ready to eat French fries. Operator moved frozen beef to another cooler and placed over frozen chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb with hose and sprayer attached next to three compartment sink does not,have backflow device installed
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in employee bathroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in bathroom
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two Full unopened 5 gallon jug of cooking oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Multiple instances of cardboard used to line lower shelves and counter space.
14-45-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Several reach in chest freezers with ice buildup
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Roll cart next to fry line heavily soiled with old food debris accumulation
23-03-4
43
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damage to left as you enter kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Operator still in process of repairs. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lewey's Seafood & Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lewey's Seafood & Wings on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lewey's Seafood & Wings?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lewey's Seafood & Wings.
How does Lewey's Seafood & Wings compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Lewey's Seafood & Wings most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Lewey's Seafood & Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lewey's Seafood & Wings have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lewey's Seafood & Wings 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 Lewey's Seafood & Wings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lewey's Seafood & Wings is inspected around two times per year on average.
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