UNCLE GENES SOUL & SEAFOOD CAFE

Name: UNCLE GENES SOUL & SEAFOOD CAFE
Address: 5123-4 TIMUQUANA RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32210, US
Rating: 91.8

5123-4 TIMUQUANA RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210

License #2613391

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91.8 Grade B / 100

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UNCLE GENES SOUL & SEAFOOD CAFE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 17, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 7 minor.

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[13-07-4] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade on center prep table.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bucket in hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Person in charge removed bucket.
[03B-01-6] 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)
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on chest reach in freezer in corner of kitchen.
[40-06-5] 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.

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