South of Philly & Wing
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
29
Score
South of Philly & Wing has been inspected seven times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 12, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting South of Philly & Wing on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
29
Sep 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator said probe thermometer is on the way.
05-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on hood.
23-03-4
82
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. At triple sink, chemical degreaser not labeled in spray bottle. Manager added label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, raw chicken stored over portioned ready to eat fries. Manager moved to correct storage levels. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-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. No clean up plan. Emailed operator DBPR HR 5030-104. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with build up of food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station next to triple sink blocked by portable machinery. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Far right standing reach in cooler adjacent from triple sink gasket on door is torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall of mop sink soiled. Floor under triple sink soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm, remade 50ppm). Manager remade to correct strength. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
45
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. In walk in freezer, piece of beef dropped on soiled floor. Beef discarded.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, case of raw beef stored over ready to eat portioned french fries. In walk in freezer, case of raw chicken stored over ready to eat onion rings. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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 today - expired 01/06/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Employee working in prep area was constantly coughing. Manager states her symptoms are not illness related.
11-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on grill in front counter area. Employee preparing food in prep area. Both employees placed hair restraints on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment near front counter. Shelves below prep tables in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on table in prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filling up container in hand wash station at front counter area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid on drainboard of triple sink in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Around drain by triple sink in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets on make line near soda machine in dining area. Exterior of cabinets under soda machine in dining area. Underside of soda machine in dining area around nozzles. Exterior door of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle with yellow liquid stored hanging on rack facing various spices and over cans of food next to walk in freezer, operator moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked peppers from commercial packaging (64F - Cooling after approximately 3 hours, retemp after another 30 minutes 47F-54F) packed in covered metal containers with tight lids in standing reach in cooler in prep area, operator removed lids and placed all cooling items in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle with purple liquid on drainboard of triple sink, operator labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Around drain under triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior wood bottom of cabinet under soda machine in dining area, is separating and is no longer smooth or easily cleanable.
14-11-5
61
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at all faucets only reaching 89F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large plastic bins and lids in hand wash station next to triple sink, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In prep area around triple sink.
36-64-5
Basic - Dead insects on premises. 2 dead roaches in cabinet under hand wash station at front counter. 1 dead insect in cabinet by ice cream display reach in freezer at front counter. Operator cleaned up all dead insects. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 containers of Italian ice in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom section of wall in corner of men's bathroom near toilet showing signs of water damage.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers on cook line.
23-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was South of Philly & Wing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South of Philly & Wing on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South of Philly & Wing?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at South of Philly & Wing.
How does South of Philly & Wing compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
South of Philly & Wing most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has South of Philly & Wing's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at South of Philly & Wing have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at South of Philly & Wing 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 South of Philly & Wing inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, South of Philly & Wing is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants