UNCLE CHARLIE
1977 LANE AVE, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904.781-4770
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019030071 | Jun 3, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed multiple opened packs of commercially processed deli meats opened within past 3 days with no date marking.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on fan guards in walk-in cooler.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed multiple deli meats removed from packaging and wrapped in plastic wrap with no date markings in walk-in cooler and reach in cooler on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on end of light fixture above pizza oven.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf under flat top grill.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed opened container of commercially processed mushrooms with no date marking when it was opened. Person in charge added date marking of day prior.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on bottom shelf near hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge stated chemical was bleach and labeled accordingly.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured CO2 tanks right at kitchen entrance. Person in charge secured CO2 tanks.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on prep table across from flat top.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of cooking oil stored on floor near dry storage near restrooms. Person in charge moved food items to proper storage levels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled and in disrepair on walk-in cooler door.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as a shelf cover on bottom shelf under flat top grill.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed container of opened feta cheese with no date marking. Person in charge stated it was opened less than 7 days prior but more than 24 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on leak tray inside ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored across from hand wash sink at end of cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table across from three compartment sink. Person in charge removed employee beverage.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler door in disrepair.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed fork stored in commercially processed tuna with handle in direct contact with product. Person in charge removed fork.
Stored food not covered. Observed box of sweet corn nuggets with no protective covering stored in walk-in freezer.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed; one can of mushrooms with visible dent along top seam. One can of tomato sauce with visible dent along bottom seam. One can of tomatoes with visible dent along side seam. One can of tomatoes with puncture and visible discoloration to label and can.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table across from stove top with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of onion rings stored on floor in freezer. Person in charge moved box to proper storage levels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket and frame on walk-in cooler door soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service items stored on floor in office area.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from coffee cup with no lid in kitchen/prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed phone.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer has build up of grease.
Food stored on floor. Box of sandwich buns on ground in kitchen. Operator removed from ground.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice handle in direct contact with ice. Employee lifted handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters have heavy grease build up.
Aug 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table, meatballs (115F - Hot Holding). Operator moved to flat top to reheat. Reheated above 165f.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At make line, spray bottle of degreaser not labeled. Employee labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At women's restroom, door closer disconnected.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Employee moved.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryer on cook line has grease and debris build up. Floor in walk-in cooler, under racks, soiled. In walk-in cooler, wall above racks has dust build up.
Food stored on floor. In back storage/office area, case of bread crumbs on floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At drink station, scoop in bulk sugar container has handle touching product. Employee moved scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in men's restroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage/office area, plastic cups and lids stored on floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on prep table. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar at drink station not labeled. Employee labeled. On lower shelf at cook line, multiple I'll seasoning containers not labeled.
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.