MONKEY BAR
5297 S CHEROKEE WAY, Homosassa FL 34448 · 352-648-9137
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 16 approximate live bees flying/landing around liquor bottles in bar area
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022005904 | Dec 28, 2021 | Jun 16, 2022 | $320 |
| 3--2016036603 | Jul 28, 2016 | Aug 24, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator contacted accountant to address license.
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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on February 1, 2025.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on February 1, 2025.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing surface cleaner not labeled at triple sink area. Operator labeled.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind bar area. Operator secured.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 16 approximate live bees flying/landing around liquor bottles in bar area
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.
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.
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
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Two Hand wash sinks behind bar Upstairs bar
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.