MONKEY BAR OF CLEARWATER
1681 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 33755
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice machine soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in beer cooler. All items removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat, purse above cooler and freezer, items removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor soiled Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop was set on top the ice machine sitting on a soiled surface and being use to get ice. Ice scoop removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between surfaces cutting board and edge of cooler, knives removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign on both men's rooms and bar, signs put at hand sinks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in the kitchen by the food prep area Warning
- 28-25-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through sinks. During hand washing in the kitchen hand sink water backed up in triple sink, employee plugged triple sink and water went down and was not backing up from hand sink, employee cleaned and sanitized triple sink Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Gyro meat (45F-Cold Holding) in glass reach in cooler -ham (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (45F - Cold Holding); sloppy joe (49F - Cold Holding) in top rail of reach in cooler Employee iced all items **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice machine soiled Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
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 12/13/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in storage room - manager turned ice machine off- scheduled cleaning this day **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient thermometer reading 55 F -manager adjusted to a cooler temperature and called for service this day
- 08B-48-4:Basic - Employee preparing food ( cutting fruit ) in customer section of dining area. - reviewed with manager . Employee moved to kitchen **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar hand wash sink
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavily soiled soda holster at bar -manager cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area - in hallway near restrooms
- 08B-28-4:High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Ice machine drop plate heavily soiled and dripping onto ice - manager turned ice machine off and to remove ice **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - Ice machine drop plate heavily soiled and dripping onto ice - manager turned ice machine off and to remove ice **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. coleslaw 50 F ,provolone cheese 51 F , cooked lamb 52 F ,American cheese 52 F , Swiss cheese 52 F , heavy cream 55 F , lunchmeat ham 48 F , cheddar cheese mix 48 F , sour cream 54 F , cheddars cheese 54 F in glass double door reach in cooler over night - no temperatures taken this day -manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw 50 F ,provolone cheese 51 F , cooked lamb 52 F ,American cheese 52 F , Swiss cheese 52 F , heavy cream 55 F , lunchmeat ham 48 F , cheddar cheese mix 48 F , sour cream 54 F , cheddars cheese 54 F in glass double door reach in cooler over night - no temperatures taken this day -manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of bar hand wash sink and cutting board over bar hand wash sink - discuses with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - manager relocated items **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink bar hand wash sink - manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar hand wash sink - manager placed soap at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.reviewed with manager - manager corrected dates **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).