MONKEYS UNCLE TAVERN
10503 SAN JOSE BLVD #12-15
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease buildup under cook line equipment. Soiled floor in kitchen and behind equipment.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked , missing tiles at bar , kitchen (standing water in tiles and corners. ) Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soil residue buildup on sides of equipment. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen cooler. Prep line.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent droppings on floor next to Dish machine in kitchen. 5 rodent droppings on floor behind chest freezer opposite Dish machine in kitchen. 10 rodent droppings on floor under microwave cart opposite grill in kitchen. 4 rodent droppings on floor under toaster rack opposite grill in kitchen. 4 rodent droppings in food box with breads in kitchen Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/5/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Multiple utensils stored in soiled containers. Kitchen.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken and missing cove molding around kitchen and bar.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
- 40-06-5: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.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor .bar , kitchen.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked , missing tiles at bar , kitchen (standing water in tiles and corners. )
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Extensive Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
- 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Men's urinal blocked / not working.
- 09-01-4: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
- 22-45-4: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
- 35A-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
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tank by walk in cooler.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by walk in cooler.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken , cracked , missing floor tiles by Dish machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black-like/ mold-like substance buildup on walk in cooler curtains.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of salt used for water softener on floor by Dish Machine. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Dish Machine was not primed for sanitizer use. Person In Charge reset Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by frontline. Marked by manager. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023 Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled chemical bottle at bar. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).