Monkeys Uncle Tavern
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Monkeys Uncle Tavern stretching back to 2022. Monkeys Uncle Tavern was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up seven times.
Monkeys Uncle Tavern's latest score of 100 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato, 49°. Cheese 50° 50°. Raw chicken 50°. Pork 50°. Reach in cooler / make table opposite grill. Items placed 10:45 am. Moved by manager to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup behind cook line equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom door left open.
32-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing / broken floor tiles by Dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing / broken floor tiles by Dish machine.
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Slow draining water. Men's stall Hand Wash Sink.
29-19-4
61
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2025
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine line. Degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Dish machine **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor. Under cook line equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor by Dish machine not smooth easily cleaning
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use utensil in soiled containers. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : food containers.
16-46-4
58
May 12, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board with black-like/ mold-like . Kitchen
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by Dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
82
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent droppings on floor next to Dish machine in kitchen. 5 rodent droppings on floor behind chest freezer opposite Dish machine in kitchen. 10 rodent droppings on floor under microwave cart opposite grill in kitchen. 4 rodent droppings on floor under toaster rack opposite grill in kitchen. 4 rodent droppings in food box with breads in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease buildup under cook line equipment. Soiled floor in kitchen and behind equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked , missing tiles at bar , kitchen (standing water in tiles and corners. ) **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soil residue buildup on sides of equipment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen cooler. Prep line.
22-16-4
67
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employe handling ready to eat celery with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on top of Dish machine. 10 plus droppings on floor under Three compartment sink. Kitchen. 2 droppings on floor by side reach in cooler in kitchen **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Multiple utensils stored in soiled containers. Kitchen.
24-06-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken and missing cove molding around kitchen and bar.
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor .bar , kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked , missing tiles at bar , kitchen (standing water in tiles and corners. )
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Extensive Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Men's urinal blocked / not working.
32-23-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cellphone on cutting board.
40-06-5
41
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tank by walk in cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken , cracked , missing floor tiles by Dish machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black-like/ mold-like substance buildup on walk in cooler curtains.
23-03-4
78
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Dish Machine was not primed for sanitizer use. Person In Charge reset Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by frontline. Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of salt used for water softener on floor by Dish Machine. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine line.
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor under cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
23-03-4
58
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : hallway. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair above Dish machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Flors with broken tiles by Dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Minor tear in reach in cooler gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monkeys Uncle Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monkeys Uncle Tavern on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monkeys Uncle Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Monkeys Uncle Tavern.
How does Monkeys Uncle Tavern compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Monkeys Uncle Tavern most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Monkeys Uncle Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Monkeys Uncle Tavern have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Monkeys Uncle Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Monkeys Uncle Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Monkeys Uncle Tavern is inspected around four times per year on average.
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