MONKEY BAR OF CLEARWATER
1681 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 33755
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near restrooms . Reviewed with manager .
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris with grease accumulation under fryer station . Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reviewed with manager
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar . Manager placed sign at bar hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled soda holster at bar . Reviewed with manager **Corrected On-Site**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( double glass door cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Manager removed employee drink **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair in one of the men's room . Reviewed with manager. Plumbing service scheduled per manager
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reviewed with manager . **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled soda nozzles at bar . Reviewed with manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at bar - bucket and trashcan in front of hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager . . Manager relocated bucket and trashcan **Corrected On-Site**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in cooler prepared previous Monday . Reviewed with manager .
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to ice machine, relocated **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop behind bar in contact with mixer bottles in speed well, removed for cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease on cook line equipment
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer cooler behind bar
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer containing unpackaged food located in a customer accessible area not secured
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gin holster behind bar soiled, replaced with new one **Corrected On-Site**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).