Wing Nation

1462 E 12Th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206

American

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Wing Nation has been inspected three times since 2022. Wing Nation was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on chest freezer lid.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid to chest freezer in disrepair and unattached at hinges.

14-11-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining black shelving unit next to fryers. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator did not have paper towels at hand wash station. Operator provided napkins. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator did not have prob thermometer, stated its in his other food truck.

05-08-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator did not have decal posted on vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Upon arrival, operator has screen doors open when not taking orders.

35B-14-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has probe thermometer with 120f- 200f range. Explained to operator thermometer needs to be 0f- 220f thermometer to ensure temperatures of cold holding, hot holding and cooking items.

05-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of hot sauce on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of heat lamp has grease build up.

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Three containers thawing in standing water.

06-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wing Nation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wing Nation on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wing Nation?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wing Nation.

How does Wing Nation compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Wing Nation most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Wing Nation's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wing Nation have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wing Nation means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Wing Nation inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wing Nation is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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