MONKEY BAR OF CLEARWATER
1681 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-447-5996
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
MAY 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
JAN 26
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.1 live roach on the floor in the women's room. Manager removed the roach and cleaned floor
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - food debris on slicer in kitchen - cutting boards stained at cook line
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line
Apr 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.1 live roach on the floor in the women's room. Manager removed the roach and cleaned floor
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - food debris on slicer in kitchen - cutting boards stained at cook line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the bar area. Reviewed with bartender.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line
Food ( plastic bottles of juice) stored on floor in storage room. Manager relocated bottles of juices
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bartender relocated ice scoop
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled soda holster at bar. Reviewed with bartender
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( blue cheese) date marked 12/30 marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation in reach in cooler at cook line. Manager discarded cheese
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( blue cheese) date marked 12/30 marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation in reach in cooler at cook line,. Employee discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - heavily soiled soda nozzle at bar. Reviewed with bartender. Bartender cleaned soda nozzle during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar. Bartender placed paper towels at bar hand wash sink
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( sloppy Joes) 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. Cooked and used for a day, then frozen until thawed for the day as needed date mark not updated. Reviewed with employee.Employee updated date marking
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in glass door cooler. Employee relocated food
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near storage room and women's restrooms
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - 3 D dust on shelves in store area in kitchen. Employee cleaning shelf at end of inspection
Reach-in freezer and cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the cook line
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area near walkway to men's restrooms. Employee relocated unpackaged food to the locked freezer.
Very slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen
Red Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone in kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled soda nozzles at bar. Reviewed with manager
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
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near restrooms. Reviewed with manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris with grease accumulation under fryer station. Reviewed with manager
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reviewed with manager
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Manager placed sign at bar hand wash sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled soda holster at bar. Reviewed with manager
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( double glass door cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Manager removed employee drink
Plumbing system in disrepair in one of the men's room. Reviewed with manager. Plumbing service scheduled per manager
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reviewed with manager.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gin holster behind bar soiled, replaced with new one
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to ice machine, relocated
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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease on cook line equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer cooler behind bar
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
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice machine soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor soiled
May 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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
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
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice machine soiled
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in beer cooler. All items removed
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
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor soiled
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
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between surfaces cutting board and edge of cooler, knives removed
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
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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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
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
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
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
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
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink bar hand wash sink - manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar hand wash sink - manager placed soap at hand wash sink
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
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
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
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
Employee preparing food ( cutting fruit ) in customer section of dining area. - reviewed with manager. Employee moved to kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar hand wash sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavily soiled soda holster at bar -manager cleaned
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area - in hallway near restrooms
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