Uncle Charlie
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Uncle Charlie, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up three times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Uncle Charlie is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Feb 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on leak tray inside ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed box of sweet corn nuggets with no protective covering stored in walk-in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
64
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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.
01B-01-4
Basic - 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.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of onion rings stored on floor in freezer. Person in charge moved box to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket and frame on walk-in cooler door soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service items stored on floor in office area.
25-05-4
70
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At make line, spray bottle of degreaser not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage/office area, plastic cups and lids stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on prep table. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At women's restroom, door closer disconnected.
32-04-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In back storage/office area, case of bread crumbs on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
43
Apr 7, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above ice machine, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Mgr grabbed raw hamburger then changed gloves and made sandwich, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
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. Cutting lettuce, he got gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Feta cheese opened yesterday morning, employee wrote date on **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. One employee here for 6 months
53B-13-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee training **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dirty under prep table
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Mgr cutting lettuce
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for pizza sauce in walk on cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug by entrance to kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under prep table, 2 burner top, hood filters, shelves in walk in cooler, **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fan cover in pizza cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Charlie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Charlie on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Charlie?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uncle Charlie.
How does Uncle Charlie compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Uncle Charlie most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Uncle Charlie's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Charlie have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uncle Charlie 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 Uncle Charlie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Charlie is inspected around three times per year on average.
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