UNCLE GENES SOUL & SEAFOOD CAFE
5123-4 TIMUQUANA RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
08A-05-6High 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-17-6High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
03B-01-6High 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**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chafing fuel stored above clean dishes on wire rack directly across from rear exit of kitchen. **Warning**
41-27-4High 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**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – 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**
31B-02-4Intermediate – 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**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – 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**
24-06-4Basic – 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**
12B-12-5Basic – 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**
24-08-4Basic – 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.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of fryer oil stored on floor next to standing reach in cooler near front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – 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**
23-03-4Basic – 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**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under three compartment sink. Pipe has cardboard underneath to catch moisture.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.