UNCLE GENES SOUL & SEAFOOD CAFE
5123-4 TIMUQUANA RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-01-4High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pan of chicken stored in glass reach in cooler made at approximately 1100 76°F. Time of temperature taken 1351.
01B-36-4High Priority – Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours. See stop sale. Pan of chicken stored in glass reach in cooler made at approximately 1100 76°F. Time of temperature taken 1351.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 28 rodent droppings underneath front counter area next to old safe. Employee removed all rodent droppings. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on faucet of triple sink.
Intermediate 3
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Hand washing sink near triple sink. Can removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near triple sink. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 16
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On sides of fryers and oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-4Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Multiple acoustic style tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over triple sink.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle on prep table near steam table. Drink removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans on rack in corner by ovens.
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. White freezer near triple sink. White freezer in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-18-4Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil on floor near steam table in kitchen. Oil moved. **Corrected On-Site**
23-07-4Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On all reach in coolers in kitchen area.
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. Middle reach in cooler by back wall. **Repeat Violation**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Gaskets on reach in cooler (middle) near exterior door. Gasket in glass reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. On shelf under prep table by triple sink.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on steam table. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Back wall behind reach in coolers.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil on shelf near steam table not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:19 AM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.