Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE BRASS MONKEY

709 GULFWAY STE 200 · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3575333
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10742116
DBPR license6215700

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority12A-05-4

High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took drink then touched knife to prepare food. Employee directed to wash hands by manager. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen on cook line used as dump sink with ice inside.

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling tile in storage room off dish area.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over reach in cooler of food. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee scooping ice no hair restraint.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled on cook line used.

#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cutting boards stained and steam table. Employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled in wait station. Interior of oven on cook line soiled interior with burnt on food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.light not shielded in storage room off dish area.

#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.