Monkey's Uncle Tavern
1728 N 3 St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615297
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 19 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 1 intermediate, 2 basic (1 repeat)-19
- Administrative complaint on Aug 19Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score61
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 19, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed in drawer cooler under grill area Raw shrimp (46°F - Cold Holding); Raw Mahi bites (46°F - 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.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 1 flying insect around #2 bar.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled with mold like substance.
Basic2
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: 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.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 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.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.