MONSERRATE REST BAR & GRILL

2311 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

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.