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THE MONKEY ISLAND BAR AND GRILL

THE MONKEY ISLAND BAR AND GRILL in HOMOSASSA has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 5 months ago · 6 reports on file

5297 South Cherokee Way
Florida, 34448
Citrus County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/8/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10955774

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator contacted accountant to address license. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at two handwash sinks in the bar and by ice machine. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

6/5/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10852674

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on February 1, 2025. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: License expired at time of callback. Expired on February 1, 2025. Admin Complaint

6/4/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10745551

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind bar area. Operator secured. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on February 1, 2025. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked gator (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato 52 (52F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today, held in walk in cooler for more than 4 hours overnight. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked gator (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (52F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today, held in walk in cooler for more than 4 hours overnight. See stop sale. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing surface cleaner not labeled at triple sink area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

12/18/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10745257

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/17/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8733495

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int

  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 16 approximate live bees flying/landing around liquor bottles in bar area Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (46F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler next to pizza oven. Operator states items were placed in reach in cooler at 11am. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in pizza prep area blocked with trash can. Operator moved trash can. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-13-4:Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Operator does not have permit from Citrus County to allow dogs in dining area Warning

1/11/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8355062

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Two Hand wash sinks behind bar Upstairs bar
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Main floor Hand sink in bar by CO2 tank 66F Upstairs Men's room hand sinks 80F