BLIND MONKEY CATERING
501 W ADAMS ST, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 551-208-3193
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 it
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Medicine not labeled properly. Advil on shelf above to go containers, operator moved it
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above hot dogs, employee rearranged reach in cooler by triple sink
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chlorine in bucket at cook line, test strip,tuned black and then a little white, employee diluted it to 100 ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For chlorine in bucket
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs opened a couple of days ago, dated by manager
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blackish on ice chute and old food build up on slicer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cold cuts taken out on Monday and burritos made here on Tuesday, operator dated them
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between prep cooler and wall, operator took them to triple sink to be washed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan dusty by triple sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf with food build up in upright cooler by cashier
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids not inverted on storage shelf, operator inverted them
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce on shelf above it carrots and sour cream, upright cooler by cashier, operator moved it
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Burritos in thank you bag, employee moved them to ziplock bag
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 128-132f hash browns in warmer, manager turned it higher
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream cheese opened a couple, labeled by manager
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee here, explained to manager, emailed form
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. For burritos taken out of freezer on Friday, manager labeled them
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 in downstairs storage
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep area, employee moved it to bottom shelf
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Wraps without dates on,
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in prep unit and fan by triple sink, also shelved in walk in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and cucumber on shelf above cooked hamburgers, upright cooler, manager rearranged
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee grabbed money then got gloves to grab sandwich, explained to her and she washed hands
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed lid then, grabbed frypan to cook something, explained to him and he washed hands
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dipped in lid, employee placed it back in when I explained to him
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Hummus opened a week or so ago,,employee discarded 1/4 cup
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f cheese on prep table, 60f cream cheese on table, employee placed it in reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120f sausage, in warmer, employee reheated it to 165f
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels in hand sink, by triple sink, employee moved them
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. For hummus and hot dogs, dated hot dogs for Thursday
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, he got one
Food stored on floor. Sodas in plastic, in downstairs storage, placed on shelf
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On sugar under slicer
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels in bags, front counter
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 70f shelled eggs on counter, employee placed them in cooler, explained time as public health control
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream cheese opened yesterday early morning, dated by employee
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel in hand sink at front counter, moved by employee
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep cooler, moved by employee
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making salads
Food stored on floor. Boxes with chips in downstairs storage
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing name on cut fruit and date in salads, in grab and go cooler, employee wrote them down
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at front counter
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vent in upright cooler, front counter
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dirty dishes then grabbed clean dishes, explained to her and she washed hands
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 it
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With fan, hand sink at front counter, moved by employee
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For 3 new employees
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Boiled eggs very early yesterday and milk opened on Monday
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, moved by employee
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table, moved by employee
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Owner stirring food
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Sandwiches at front display cooler for grab and go
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep unit
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vent in upright cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids not inverted by cash register and self service counter, employee inverted them
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute, mgr cleaned it
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
Food stored on floor. Sodas in plastic bottles, storage area downstairs
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. In soapy water
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Cooking eggs on skillet
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.