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TOASTED MONKEY BEACH BAR AND GRILL

678 75 AVE, St.Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727-360-5800

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats190
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6214606
Grade history
APR 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in interior closed bar in area of garbage can. Educated manager on flies.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021028231Apr 30, 2021Jul 27, 2021$400
3--2015007223Jan 13, 2015Jul 29, 2015$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over cut lettuce. Items moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 117f, operator reheated to 171.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Taken to dish area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid. Now labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Items moved.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on three door reach in on line.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Whole shell eggs on floor. Items moved to rack.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin now labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked ribs in line cooler. Raw shrimp moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. taco beef 127f, reheat 167f,
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upstairs ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked ice bin slide lid at outside bar.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above salad area cooler.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling by dishwasher. Repairs being made.
Basic/36-32-5
Cracked ice machine slide doors on second unit at outside bar.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Salad line.
Basic/38-07-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Upstairs bar.
Basic/29-17-4
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.dented can of catsup on can rack.
High priority/01B-01-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sinks in new bar area. Employee refilled paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sinks in new bar area. Employee refilled soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling for plumbing repairs in dish area.
Basic/36-32-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making salads and expediting food no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor in prep room. Employee removed oil to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand sinks in new bar area. Employee placed signs.
Basic/31B-04-4
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in interior closed bar in area of garbage can. Educated manager on flies.
High priority/35A-02-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain nozzle area soiled, can opener soiled with food debris, cleaned soda nozzles and can opener during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in exterior bar area soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaned area.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board. Employee removed drink.
Basic/12B-07-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave near soda fountain soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on the floor in upstairs bar. Employee moved bucket.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on top of reach in cooler and prep line cooler soiled. Soda nozzles on soda machine in kitchen soiled with debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Outside bar area on first floor bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on drying rack in rear of kitchen.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken and missing tiles on floor next to dish pit.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line has build up of ice.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Dec 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 - 10Can of Sliced Olives 1 - 10Can of Ketchup
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Witness employee pick wiping cloth off ground with gloved hand and then go back to working with food. No hand wash and no glove change. Management educated employee about proper handwashing and glove change.
High priority/12A-29-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on top of reach in cooler and prep line cooler soiled. Soda nozzles on soda machine in kitchen soiled with debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled all spray bottles of sanitizer
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Non handled bowl used as scoop in quinoa on prep line. Employee replaced with handled scoop.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Outside bar area on first floor bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Warning
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 - 10Can of Sliced Olives 1 - 10Can of Ketchup
Basic/08B-20-4/Warning
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 not sanitizing properly in back dish area. 0ppm Employee set up three compartment sink
Basic/16-55-4/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinks on cook line and prep area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on drying rack in rear of kitchen.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken and missing tiles on floor next to dish pit.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line has build up of ice.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area hand sink on second floor does not display handwashing sign. Employee put up handwashing signs
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stored food not covered. Pretzels in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered pretzels.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins of white powder in storage area not labeled, employee labeled containers.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.