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MONSERRATE REST BAR & GRILL

MONSERRATE REST BAR & GRILL maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in TAMPA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2311 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13505958

  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Drain plug still missing **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504028

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin next to steam table has accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches underneath soda bib area. 1 dead roach between crevices of 3 compartment sink Admin Complaint
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine chlorine, tested at 0ppm. Restaurant was not using dish machine, using 3 compartment sink at the time of inspection
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container lid on container of mozzarella cheese located inside of reach in cooler next to reach in freezer in prep area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to ice machine behind steam table soiled with grease.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of essentia water in reach in cooler to the right of 3 compartment sink, operator removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink in prep line the pipe was leaking waste water onto ground manager arrived and tightened the leaking pipe and dryed the floor and sanitized the area Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of rice and flour in kitchen next to reach in cooler not labeled. Operator provided labels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insects in kitchen area near double microwaves 1 live flying insects in bar area. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in between crevices of 3 compartment sink. Admin Complaint
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes, cleared plates of food, placed dishes in 3 compartment sink then returned to front of house for customer service without washing hands. Discussed with manager employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in reach in cooler in bar area next to steam table. cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding), operator moved items to freezer for rapid cooling, 2nd temp 42F Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located on steam table: white rice (120F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (123F - Hot Holding); black beans (112F - Hot Holding); bean stew (103F - Hot Holding), per operator steam table was accidentally turned off, moved items to stove to reheat. 2nd temps black beans (190F - Hot Holding); bean stew (190F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (140F - Hot Holding), operator voluntarily discarded white rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - Waste water on ground of establishment. Hand washing sink on prep line is draining waste water on to the ground, pvc pipes is leaking water onto ground. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing wine glasses in Hand washing sink in bar area. Discussed with operator Hand washing sink is for hand washing only.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on 3 tier cart in front of 3 compartment sink not labeled.

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820460

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooksline on top shelf across from stove
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Red yellow and blue containers not labeled. Near stove Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks in front kitchen area

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718096

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed operator's backpack stored on food shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Red yellow and blue containers not labeled. Near stove Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front and back kitchen hand sinks. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8626412

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cooking oil in back kitchen area and bottles of water in front kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large food containers near stoves Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8508165

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed stored on top of prep table in front kitchen area Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cooking oil in back kitchen area and bottles of water in front kitchen area Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front kitchen area Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large food containers near stoves Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over containers of heavy cream in cooler Traveled to next inspection to 3 compartment sink Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards near stove Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339766

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back kitchen area
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near hand sink on prep line
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near stove and back kitchen door
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
  • 29-05-4:Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. At hand sink on prep line
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large colored containers on roller near stove.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards across from stove
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.