Lovejoy Wings Café
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Lovejoy Wings Café five times, with records going back to 2024. Lovejoy Wings Café was last inspected on Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Lovejoy Wings Café's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot water manually shut off at the prep sink in the main kitchen. Advised PIC that hot and cold water under pressure shall be available at all sinks. COS-PIC manually turned on hot water at prep sink.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of microwave stored as clean (ceiling and interior) in the main kitchen on shelving rack with excessive debris and residue. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may occur. Advised to increase the cleaning frequency of the interior of microwave. Repeat, correct by 03/23/2026
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed facility without a food allergy awareness training. Advised PIC that employees are properlytrained in food safety, including food allergy awareness as it relates to their assigned duties. Advised to obtain/create a food allergy awareness training and provide to the health authority upon request. New violation, correct by 03/20/2026
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed sever staining on ceiling tiles in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC that the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean all ceiling tiles. Repeat, correct by 03/23/2026
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Aug 25, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed a bottle of super glue stored on the prep table holding bulk containers of seasonings in the main kitchen. Advised PIC poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. Advised PIC to remove bottle of super glue from prep table.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed stains on interior food contact portion of microwave in need of cleaning. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the microwave in the main kitchen.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed a bottle of medicine stored on top of the front-service reach in freezer #2. Advised PIC Medicines that are in a food service establishment for the employee’s use shall be labeled with a legible manufacturer’s label and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles; and located so they are inaccessible to children.
511-6-1.07(6)(o)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised PIC that the most recent inspection report shall be posted at all times. Advised PIC to obtain the most recent inspection report and to post in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the interior of reach in freezer #1 stored as clean with severe staining and debris at the front food service area. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean nonfood contact surface of the interior of reach in freezer #1.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in both restrooms. Advised PIC nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food service unit servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. Advised PIC to place nonabsorbent ceiling tiles in both restrooms.
511-6-1.07(1)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed main door open with the screen door mesh in disrepair in the back of the main kitchen. Advised PIC outer openings of the establishment shall be protected from rodents and pest by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to close the back door and to have mesh of the screen door repaired.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
58
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items in the reach in cooler (sliced cheese and cooked rice) of the main kitchen and the prep top cooler (cut tomatoes, chicken egg rolls, raw shrimp and raw bacon cold holding in the temperature danger zone above 41F. Advised PIC that when cold holding TCS food items, temperatures shall range between 41 degrees F or below. Advised PIC to create ice baths for both units in order to maintain temperature.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no cold water at handsink, manually shut off. Advised PIC water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures. COS: Had PIC turn on cold water at handsink.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed soap dispenser in disrepair not able to dispense soap. Advised PIC Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap that. Advised PIC to supply hand sink with a working soap dispenser.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed stains on interior food contact portion of microwave in need of cleaning. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live roach activity near the 3-compartment sink. Advised PIC that he presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests. Advised PIC to contact professional pest control for establishment to be serviced.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed no label on sauce bowls. Advised PIC that is not provided by a foodservice employee upon consumer request, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101- Food labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers. label information shall include: the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler at the front-service area in disrepair with an ambient temperature of 45F. Also observed reach in cooler in the main kitchen with an ambient temperature of 43F and the prep top cooler with an ambient temperature of 53F. Advised PIC ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have units serviced.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee handwash at 3-compartment sink. Advised PIC a warewashing sink may not be used for handwashing. COS: Had food employee cease and wash hands at handsink.
511-6-1.05(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed stains on shelving nearest to fryer area. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in both restrooms. Advised PIC nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food service unit servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.
511-6-1.07(1)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles in the main kitchen area with severe staining and residue. Advised PIC that the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean ceiling tiles of the main kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed visible light entry at front and back door of the facility. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. CA: Advised PIC to place a weatherstrip/sealant on the back door of the facility.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
43
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap @ hand sink. Advised PIC soap shall be provided at all times. COS- PIC repaired soap dispenser.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several foods uncovered in freezer. Advised PIC all foods shall be stored covered between use to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler in disrepair. Advised PIC all equipment shall be in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris in walk in cooler. Advised PIC to clean all nonfood contact surfaces.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed food employee take out trash and proceeded to handle clean dishes once on shelving near the 3-compartment sink with the same pair of gloves. Advised PIC that Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food. COS: PIC removed gloves and washed hands properly at the designated handwash sink.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of ice bin lid at the bar area in need of cleaning to excessive residue/debris. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of ice bin lid at the bar area.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler in disrepair with an ambient temperature of 60 degrees F. Advised PIC that ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. COS: PIC called maintenance to have prep top cooler repaired. Maintenace began working on prep top cooler during time of inspection.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of shelving at the 3-compartment sink with rusting, exterior portion of multiple fryers, and the interior portion of the reach in cooler in the main kitchen stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC that all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. CA: Advised PIC to thoroughly clean all nonfood contact surfaces of the establishment.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling and walls with stains in multiple areas throughout kitchen. Advised PIC that all ceilings and walls shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. CA: Advised PIC to thoroughly clean walls and ceiling tiles of the facility.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed visible light entry at the back door of the facility. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. CA: Advised PIC to place a weatherstrip/sealant on the back door of the facility
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lovejoy Wings Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lovejoy Wings Café on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lovejoy Wings Café?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lovejoy Wings Café.
How does Lovejoy Wings Café compare to other restaurants in Hampton?
Lovejoy Wings Café most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hampton average of 90.
Has Lovejoy Wings Café's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lovejoy Wings Café have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lovejoy Wings Café 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 Lovejoy Wings Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lovejoy Wings Café is inspected around three times per year on average.
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