Monkey's Uncle Tavern
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Monkey's Uncle Tavern stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Live” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Jacksonville Beach average 73, so Monkey's Uncle Tavern trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
67
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at #2 bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - 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.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in #2 bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grill filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover at mop sink. Manager had employee placed cover over drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at exit door of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.
13-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
45
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - 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.
01B-14-4
High Priority - 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.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
47
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Queso 46-48F cooling in walk in cooler. Manager stated queso was prepared last night at 11pm and placed in walk in cooler to cool. Manager discarded queso. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Cooling not observed at callback **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
86
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Queso 46-48F cooling in walk in cooler. Manager stated queso was prepared last night at 11pm and placed in walk in cooler to cool. Manager discarded queso. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: 2 live flying insects in secondary bar near beer tap. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Queso 46-48F cooling in walk in cooler. Manager stated queso was prepared last night at 11pm and placed in walk in cooler to cool. Manager discarded queso. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Still the same. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
58
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg salad no date marking. Employee dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved to the front, Plans to expand kitchen as well
51-16-7
Basic - Stored food not covered. Mashed potatoes in walk in cooler made 6-11 not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun bar area near ice bin
29-17-4
74
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wearing gloves removed his eyeglasses and then handled plated food. Cook working in frying station. After reviewing with cook he washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Expo station cutting board stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Ice machine and second bar area added. Plans were submitted and are under plan review revision. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls, ceiling, and floor soiled throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup by fans inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters soiled. 2. Grill Cooler door gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Liquor wood shelves not sealed in liquor storage room located on second bar area. **Warning**
14-06-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monkey's Uncle Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monkey's Uncle Tavern on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monkey's Uncle Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Monkey's Uncle Tavern.
How does Monkey's Uncle Tavern compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Monkey's Uncle Tavern most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Monkey's Uncle Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Monkey's Uncle Tavern have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Monkey's Uncle Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Monkey's Uncle Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Monkey's Uncle Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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