Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

1977 Lane Ave, Jacksonville, FL 322102741
Overview

Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville has operated across 31 inspections since 2016 with 218 total violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection—significantly higher than the statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on June 3, 2019 for rodent activity. Employee health policy violations, hand-washing violations, and chemical storage violations are recurring findings, appearing across multiple inspections including the most recent in December 2025. Food contact surface violations have also been cited repeatedly. A single disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone near the cook line in May 2016. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 was completed with no further action, though it documented one intermediate violation and three basic violations including employee health policy and hand-washing issues.

Most recent closure: June 3, 2019 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

31Inspections
218Violations
1Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 7 violations / inspection 7 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 17:00:00

Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2019030071 $400.00 Jun 3, 2019 Fort Lauderdale

Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class by cook line

Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 3 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 8 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 6 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville last inspected?
Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville last shut down?
Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville was last shut down on June 3, 2019 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville had?
Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville find?
Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
Yes, Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville been fined?
Uncle Charlie in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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