MONKEY'S UNCLE TAVERN
1728 N 3 ST, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.246.1070
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flying insects in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect around #2 bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler under grill area Raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Mahi bites (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated they just had a very busy lunch rush drawer has been opened a lot. Manager placed ice bags on top of both items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled with mold like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside from bottom of exit door. Manager replaced bottom door sweep during inspection.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters soiled with grease buildup located in fryer area. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler Brown gravy dated 12-31-2025. See stop sale. Observed House made marinara dated 12-31-2025. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Roast beef (47F - Cold Holding); Deli ham (47F-49F - Cold Holding) in a pan filled over the top. Manager removed excess meats from pan and stored in reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above single service soufflé cups located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at exit back door near service room. Observed light shining from outside at exit back door near 2nd bar.
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flying insects in bar area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb at mop sink without back flow device. Manager provided back flow device on hose Bibb.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing surface cleaner without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked cups in bar area wet nesting. Manager removed and placed in ware washing area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at back door located near walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door gasket soiled. Observed filters over grill area soiled.
Jan 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at #2 bar.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager Lee expired 9-11-2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in #2 bar area soiled.
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. Observed multiple employees food training expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled on cook line. Observed walls in kitchen dusty. Observed missing floor base board at entrance of kitchen.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover at mop sink. Manager had employee placed cover over drain.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at exit door of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grill filters soiled.
Jul 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen on prep table. Manager removed and properly stored.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in back room near exit door.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no back flow device on hose Bibb outside bar #2 exit door. Employee placed back flow device on hose Bibb.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed in bar bug zapper with accumulation of dead insects. Manager had employee remove and dispose of dead insects.
Baseboard tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing baseboard tiles around kitchen area. Observed walls and ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at exterior doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach cooler door gasket soiled in fryer area. Manager had employee clean during inspection.
Feb 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect across from small bar near restrooms.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Pimento cheese dated 1-15-2024 in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked Shell eggs in use stored with raw shell eggs in drawer of cooler on cook line. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled tub on dry storage rack. Manager had employee remove and clean during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on food preparation tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored drinks properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. mashed potatoes (52-54F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Manager stated potatoes were cooked and placed in cooler to cooled down last night. Manager confirmed potatoes have not been taking out of the cooler today. Manager discarded mashed potatoes. See stop sale.
Aug 21, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. mashed potatoes (52-54F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Manager stated potatoes were cooked and placed in cooler to cooled down last night. Manager confirmed potatoes have not been taking out of the cooler today. Manager discarded mashed potatoes. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flying insects on cook line 11 live flying insects in back prep/storage room near beer walk in cooler 2 live flying insects in bar area near beer taps.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. mashed potatoes (52-54F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Manager stated potatoes were cooked and placed in cooler to cooled down last night. Manager confirmed potatoes have not been taking out of the cooler today. Manager discarded mashed potatoes.
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/. Ice machine was installed in dining room area near main bar and beverage station in dining room area was relocated. Plans were submitted to plan review first week of August 2023.
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. mashed potatoes (52-54F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Manager stated potatoes were cooked and placed in cooler to cooled down last night. Manager confirmed potatoes have not been taking out of the cooler today. Manager discarded mashed potatoes. See stop sale.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw beef and then handling cleaned equipment without washing his hands. After reviewing employee properly washed his hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flying insects on cook line 11 live flying insects in back prep/storage room near beer walk in cooler 2 live flying insects in bar area near beer taps.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Opened container of heavy cream not date marked in secondary bar cooler. Manager does not know when the container was opened. Manager discarded food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. mashed potatoes (52-54F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Manager stated potatoes were cooked and placed in cooler to cooled down last night. Manager confirmed potatoes have not been taking out of the cooler today. Manager discarded mashed potatoes.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Egg wash held under time control not properly time marked. Employee stated egg wash was prepared 20 minutes ago. Manager proper time marked egg wash.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb located outside near the walk in freezer. Employee install vacuum breaker during inspection
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of heavy cream not date marked in secondary bar cooler. Manager does not know when the container was opened. Manager discarded food. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cook line stained and with deep cut marks. Beer tap nozzles soiled. Soda gun and soda holster soiled in secondary bar.
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/. Ice machine was installed in dining room area near main bar and beverage station in dining room area was relocated. Plans were submitted to plan review first week of August 2023.
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. Heather training certificate expired May 2023
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile not smooth and easily cleanable in ice machine storage room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile and ac vent soiled in dry storage room located inside managers office Beer walk in cooler floor and walls soiled Main bar floors soiled
Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach in main bar. Employee discarded dead roach.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cove molding in ice machine storage room.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor covered with standing water in outdoor food storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive ice buildup inside walk in freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust and stand alone cooler on cook line also have shelves with rust
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Ice machine moved to the front, Plans to expand kitchen as well
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.