Uncle Genes Soul & Seafood Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
55
Score
Uncle Genes Soul & Seafood Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 16 violations earlier on.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Uncle Genes Soul & Seafood Cafe trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade on center prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bucket in hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Person in charge removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - 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.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on chest reach in freezer in corner of kitchen.
23-03-4
55
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of burn medicine stored on shelf above food items on cook line. Employee removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - 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.
02D-01-5
52
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - 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) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chafing fuel stored above clean dishes on wire rack directly across from rear exit of kitchen. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution testing at 200+ppm. Employee dumped chlorine solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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 one employee ending in food preparation with no proof of food handler training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - 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.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of fryer oil stored on floor next to standing reach in cooler near front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under three compartment sink. Pipe has cardboard underneath to catch moisture.
29-11-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
20
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - 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. **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - 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. **Admin Complaint**
01B-04-5
High Priority - 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)
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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)
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up on can opener located on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-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 one employee preparing food with no proof of training. Employee mentioned food handler card was at home.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour and container of sugar stored on floor by prep table. Employee moved containers to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup in seasoning used as a scoop. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - 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.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line torn and falling off door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor around fry station along the wall. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - 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.
14-69-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
17
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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). **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both kitchen handwash sinks. Operator supplied during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelf at prep area, metal,pans stacked before air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At cook line, reach-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walks and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen and dining area, ceiling vents and surrounding tiles have dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In side storage room, stand up reach-in freezer has food debris in bottom.
22-16-4
61
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near ice machine, raw shell eggs stored over cheese. Operator moved cheese to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
11-27-4
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
11-26-1
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind cooking equipment has grease build up. Wall next to fryer has build up.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink by triple sinks missing sign. Operator posted sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line have build up. Side of flattop has build up. Shelf under flattop has build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple plastic containers with food items not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In plastic container of grits, black plastic cup. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
55
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In large chest reach-in freezer, bagged chicken stored over sliced bread. Operator rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Per plan review, plans have been assigned to reviewer but not approved yet. Per Linda S at district office, 30 warning. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic Togo cups in bulk flour container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Genes Soul & Seafood Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Genes Soul & Seafood Cafe on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Genes Soul & Seafood Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Uncle Genes Soul & Seafood Cafe.
How does Uncle Genes Soul & Seafood Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Uncle Genes Soul & Seafood Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Uncle Genes Soul & Seafood Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Genes Soul & Seafood Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Uncle Genes Soul & Seafood Cafe 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 Uncle Genes Soul & Seafood Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Genes Soul & Seafood Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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