Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MONKEYS UNCLE TAVERN

10503 SAN JOSE BLVD #12-15 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32257

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3579507
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10762685
DBPR license2614058

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 21, 2025 12:12 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 22, 2025 9:49 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#10High Priority09-01-4

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. Food service employe handling ready to eat celery with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority22-45-4

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**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-04-4

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**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

#2Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Multiple utensils stored in soiled containers. Kitchen.

#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken and missing cove molding around kitchen and bar.

#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.

#5Basic40-06-5

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.

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor .bar , kitchen.

#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked , missing tiles at bar , kitchen (standing water in tiles and corners. )

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Extensive Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.

#9Basic32-23-4

Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Men's urinal blocked / not working.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.