SAINT AUGUSTINE, St. Johns County

HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGS

4255 US A1A S #13-14, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32080

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
May 14, 2026
City
SAINT AUGUSTINE
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 24575378

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen area has dark mold like substance. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 24575377

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee on cookline eat some fries. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24575379

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser holder soiled with slime build up. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 24023150

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Operator needs more time. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24023149

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Operator ordered new shelves. Time Extended

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 24018884

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler on cookline more than 4 hours buffalo chicken dip (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 24018888

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cookline buffalo chicken dip (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding) Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24018887

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 24018883

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24018885

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near drink station wet nesting.

14-17-4

Detail 24018886

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-02-7

Detail 23704738

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 live flying insects around bar area.

36-34-5

Detail 23704735

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 23704737

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers on cook line gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23704736

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-13-4

Detail 23367475

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna thawing in package in reach in cooler.

51-16-7

Detail 23367477

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 2 smokers have been added outside in front of establishment. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23367474

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. Establishment is missing trading of newer employees.

06-09-1

Detail 23367479

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. Ahi tuna thawing in package the has been sealed. Stop sale issued.

23-03-4

Detail 23367478

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle on microwave is soiled.

29-07-5

Detail 23367476

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Pipe under hand washing sink has been taped and the tape has broken so water is drawing onto floor. Warning

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22918806

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At bar sanitizer 0ppm. Primed several times and it tested at 75ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22918812

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler 1 hr; Fish dip 45F, blue cheese 52F, salsa 45F; ( - Cold Holding) Drawers; chicken 45F; ( - Cold Holding). 30 minutes later 2nd temperature fish dip 43F, salsa, 42F, blue cheese 43F. Chicken 43F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 22918802

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk opened yesterday is not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22918810

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Scoop handles in flour are soiled. Person in charge removed and placed in dish area. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22918809

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22918808

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. Ahi tuna in vacuum sealed bag thawing. Person in charge cut open bags. Still frozen. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22918805

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler; bottled water and honey lime dressing on floor.

10-01-5

Detail 22918807

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in flour. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 22918804

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Gatorade in cooler. Person in charge disposed of drink. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22918811

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer; corn, fish, shrimp, chicken not covered. Person in charge covered all items. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22918803

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22316766

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In game room area,restroom added next to approved restroom, showing dry storage on plans. In ice machine area, handwash sink in different location than approved plans, also restroom added in this area. Outside on grassy area of parking lot, smoker added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: 60 day call back from original inspection. Time Extended

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 13Total: 21

08A-02-6

Detail 22297910

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, frozen raw shrimp in portioned bags stored over portioned fried pickles. Operator moved shrimp to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22297908

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in roll top reach-in cooler across from grill, coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator coleslaw was made yesterday. Cooler had been opened repeatedly during lunch. Operator placed coleslaw in walk-in cooler. Re temped coleslaw approximately 1 hour later. Re temped at 43F. At bar reach-in cooler, half n half (48F - Cold Holding) Operator voluntarily discarded half n half. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 22297918

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, splitter added to mop sink. Vacuum breaker located on faucet before splitter. Vacuum breaker needs to be installed at end of splitter on non chemical dispenser side.

11-27-4

Detail 22297907

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. Emailed operator document during inspection. Repeat Violation

03D-15-4

Detail 22297901

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler, rice (50F - Cooling); rice 40 time lapse (49F) Using cooling calculator rice is not cooling at appropriate rate. Rice is in large pan with another pan above it and stored close to door. Operator operator placed rice in walk-in freezer to bring down to appropriate temperature. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22297905

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On rack across next to prep station, slicer has visible food debris. Operator instructed employee to clean. Corrective Action Taken

31A-04-4

Detail 22297903

Intermediate - Handwash sink not operable In right side restroom in game area, water cut off to handwash sink. Drain line removed. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22297917

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In game room area,restroom added next to approved restroom, showing dry storage on plans. In ice machine area, handwash sink in different location than approved plans, also restroom added in this area. Outside on grassy area of parking lot, smoker added. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22297902

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach-in cooler by prep station, soufflé cup used as scoop in mango chutney. Operator removed soufflé cup. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22297900

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler handle has buildup.

36-32-5

Detail 22297899

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Next to server station above dump sink, tile stained and sagging.

06-09-1

Detail 22297913

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. In drawers under grill, tuna filets in package no longer frozen. Also in walk-in cooler, tuna filets in package no longer frozen. Operator poked holes in all bags Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22297912

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Next to ice machines in ice machine storage room, women's receptacle missing waste lid.

14-42-4

Detail 22297904

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above grill in kitchen, missing one hood filter.

10-01-5

Detail 22297911

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry storage, bulk container of flour has handle laying in flour. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22297909

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar, bar utensils stored in 75F standing water. Operator removed water.

22-08-4

Detail 22297916

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen over prep line across from fryers, microwave has food buildup.

31B-04-4

Detail 22297915

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar in left of bar in corner, handwash sink missing sign. Also, in ice machine room, handwash sink next to ice machine missing sign.

25-06-4

Detail 22297914

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Above mop sink, multiple stacks of single service aluminum containers not inverted. Operator inverted all items. Corrected On-Site

29-19-4

Detail 22297919

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In kitchen across from cook line, slow draining hand wash sink. Operator removed debris from line during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22297906

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage, bulk container of flour not properly labeled. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21843505

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on cook line and one flying insect in storage area near back door.

41-24-4

Detail 21843508

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed two pesticide emitting strips hanging over soda dispenser and clean cups. Observed two pesticide emitting strips hanging over mop sink and cutting board. Operator moved strips during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21843507

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler observed heavy cream and buttermilk without open date. Operator dated both during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21843511

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. Observed no rotten cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21843506

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available for dish machine.

14-11-5

Detail 21843510

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in cooler in front of walk-in cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 21843512

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer observed food debris buildup on floor.

14-38-4

Detail 21843503

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple plastic containers with corners broken off and cracking.

08B-39-4

Detail 21843504

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee not sufficiently washing celery before cutting by evidence of dirt present on celery in water. Employee began spraying celery off in sink. Corrective Action Taken

21-08-4

Detail 21843509

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Behind bar observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator remade bucket and observed at 400ppm. Corrected On-Site

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 21543125

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine at bar area tests at 0ppm, person in charge will run through main machine until serviced.

50-17-2

Detail 21543123

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/22, person in charge renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21543126

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Person in charge rearranged. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21543121

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, fish dip 45-48F. Person in charge states have been in and out of unit. Ambient temperature of unit 38F during inspection.

29-34-4

Detail 21543124

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at hose bibb at bar with hose attached.

22-02-4

Detail 21543120

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar with debris buildup. Also microwaves with debris buildup. Also deflector plate of right side ice machine with pink buildup. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21543128

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine not accessible due to not hooked up to water. Also, drain line drains into sink Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21543127

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. Some employees with no proof of training working longer than 60 days.

02C-02-5

Detail 21543129

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler made more than 24 hours ago with no date mark.

41-17-4

Detail 21543118

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles at bar unlabeled.

32-04-4

Detail 21543119

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Missing self closer from employee restroom.

08B-47-4

Detail 21543122

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chicken cases in cooler not 6 in off of floor.

36-24-5

Detail 21543130

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind ice machines with damage, missing dry wall.

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 21075480

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings held in fryer basket at 118F for 20 minutes. Owner will add wings to Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedure paperwork on file. Manager dropped wings back in fryer. Temp at 138F Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21075477

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of both soda guns behind bar in dining area have have accumulation of debris and black slimy substance.

22-08-4

Detail 21075479

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cookline above make stations.

23-03-4

Detail 21075475

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards have has accumulation of debris, dust and grease.

16-48-4

Detail 21075474

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Metal pan on clean dish rack has has accumulation of food on outer surface. Person in charge moved pan to dishwasher area. Corrective Action Taken

33-16-4

Detail 21075478

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 21075476

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coolers in area of bar island in dining room have accumulation of spills around the bottom of kegs.

Feb 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20710670

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese, tomatoes, pico, lettuce, cheese, rice 54°; ( - Cold Holding) items put into make table 1 hour ago. Cooler had ice buildup. Second temperatures were 42°. 2 door silver; ranch 46°, blue cheese 47°. Items placed in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

51-14-7

Detail 20710671

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has remodeled bar area and submitted plans but has not been yet. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20710669

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.