UNCLE GENES SOUL & SEAFOOD CAFE
5123-4 TIMUQUANA RD, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904-317-5111
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019030084 | May 29, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; cooked rice at temperatures of 98-110F on cook line between steamer units. Person in charge stated rice is held on time as a public health control and discarded every 4 hours, but no time as a public health control paper work or time markings. Cooked mac and cheese at temperatures of 111-119F in oven on cook line cooked 2 hours prior. Mac and cheese is kept hot and used as back up. Food items were placed in 165F oven. Cooked rice (98-110F - Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (111-119F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade on center prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bucket in hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Person in charge removed bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink closest to cook line. Person in charge provided paper towels.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep shelf next to food items on center prep table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee on cook line engaging in food preparation while wearing a bracelet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on chest reach in freezer in corner of kitchen.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of burn medicine stored on shelf above food items on cook line. Employee removed spray bottle.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple cooked food items prepared on site with no date marker stored in standing reach in cooler in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on bottom shelf behind front counter. Person in charge stated chemical was degreaser and labeled accordingly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl with no handle used for scooping flour. Employee removed bowl.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of breading with no protective covering stored on wire rack in dry storage area in center of kitchen. Person in charge covered breading.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored under main prep table across from oven.
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over ready to eat prepared mac and cheese in standing reach in freezer in side storage area. Employee rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened bag of raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in chest freezer next to rear exit of establishment. Raw chicken removed from commercial packaging. Employee rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple red velvet cakes prepared on site with cream cheese icing at temperature 62F at display case on front line. Person in charge stated red velvet cakes were removed from reach in cooler and placed in display case 2 hours prior. Person in charge moved red velvet cakes to reach in cooler. Cream cheese icing (62F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items with temperatures of 100-123F held in black hot boxes on cook line. Person in charge stated items were held on time but no written plan or time marker was available. Food items were cooked 2 hours prior. Cooked ox tail, cooked beef, cooked rice (110-123F - Hot Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chafing fuel stored above clean dishes on wire rack directly across from rear exit of kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution testing at 200+ppm. Employee dumped chlorine solution.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; soiled can opener blade on prep table across from reach in coolers. Soiled interior of ice machine lid.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
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 one employee ending in food preparation with no proof of food handler training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic container with no handle stored in large container of flour across from reach in coolers.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in soiled container on wire rack directly across from rear exit of kitchen. Employee removed utensils and container and placed them all in dish.
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 opened employee beverage with no lid on prep table at end of cook line. Employee voluntarily discarded beverage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two white containers stacked on top of each other with visible moisture and unable to air dry stored on drying rack above three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of fryer oil stored on floor next to standing reach in cooler near front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excess ice build up in chest freezer next to rear exit of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled handles on standing reach in cooler doors near three compartment sink. Soiled hood filters above cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under three compartment sink. Pipe has cardboard underneath to catch moisture.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher with gauge in overcharge zone on wall by rear exit of establishment.
Sep 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed one red velvet cupcake in display case at front desk. Person in charge unable to provide invoice or provide business name. Owner was called and said receipts are given handwritten with no business name.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer by kitchen entrance. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed one red velvet cupcake in display case at front desk. Person in charge unable to provide invoice or provide business name. Owner was called and said receipts are given handwritten with no business name. Owner not on site at finish of inspection so no proof of receipts provided.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed egg wash on cook line against wall at 71F employee stated had been out since 11am. No items held as time as a public health control. Egg wash (71F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash on cook line against wall at 71F employee stated had been out since 11am. No items held as time as a public health control. Employee discarded egg wash. Time as a public health control was provided for potential use of egg wash. Egg wash (71F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken in a hot box at 125F employee communicated was cooked 2 hours prior and immediately placed into hot box. Employee turned on oven to reheat chicken to 165F for hot holding and will use oven to keep hot.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles of chemicals hanging on wire shelf pointing at food items. Employee removed and placed in chemical area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up on can opener located on prep table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by fryer station. Employee provided paper towels.
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 one employee preparing food with no proof of training. Employee mentioned food handler card was at home.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup in seasoning used as a scoop. Employee discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of hot holding unit.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line torn and falling off door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor around fry station along the wall.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour and container of sugar stored on floor by prep table. Employee moved containers to proper location.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by back door, and reach in freezer in separate room next to large reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler by prep table. Soiled hood filters above fry station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two white containers at prep table with white powdery substances. Person in charge indicated one was flour and the other was sugar. Person in charge labeled both containers.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with build up of food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand wash station in kitchen, no paper towels. Employee supplied paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In storage container of flour under prep table used bowl as scooper. Employee removed bowl.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach in cooler under make line in kitchen are torn/missing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has build up of grease.
Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on ground in make line. Employee removed from ground. A bag of flour and rice on ground next to dry storage shelf. Employee removed from floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scooper handle in direct contact with ice. Employee lifted handle out of ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter has build up of grease. Gaskets of reach in cooler under make line is soiled with food debris. Reach in freezer lid in storage room soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top reach in cooler in kitchen was not inverted. Employee inverted.
Stored food not covered. Container of cornstarch on top shelf of make line was not covered. Employee put on lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under triple sink in kitchen is leaking water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board on make line. Employee removed wiping cloth.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter, (Chlorine 0ppm, retest 100ppm). Employee remade sanitizer to correct.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of cornstarch on top shelf of make line was not labeled. Employee added label.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In prep area, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) bleached test strip. Operator remade, retested Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both kitchen handwash sinks. Operator supplied during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelf at prep area, metal,pans stacked before air drying.
Equipment in poor repair. At cook line, reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Floors, walks and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen and dining area, ceiling vents and surrounding tiles have dust build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in cooler gasket soiled. In side storage room, stand up reach-in freezer, front lip under doors has build up.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In side storage room, stand up reach-in freezer has food debris in bottom.
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.