THE BRASS MONKEY
709 GULFWAY STE 200 · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706
Inspection Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw breaded shrimp stored above container of cooked jerk chicken observed in the walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored above raw ground beef patties. Raw shrimp was moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside the walk in cooler: onion soup dated 9/19 (47F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes dated 9/29 (45F – Cold Holding); crab dip dated 9/20 (45F – Cold Holding); raw breaded shrimp dated 9/20 (46F – Cold Holding); cooked jerk chicken dated 9/18 (46F – Cold Holding) Per kitchen employee Stoney, the walk in cooler door was open during the delivery around 10:15 this morning and they have been going in and out of the walk in cooler. Food items were placed in a container of ice to bring down the temperature rapidly. A second temperature was attempted, but items had not come down in the time of the inspection. Discussed monitoring ambient temperature of the walk in cooler and to use a probe thermometer to ensure food items are being held to 41 degrees or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Emailed a Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form to the person in charge at the end of the inspection. The establishment has the chemical (Chlorine) associated with the written procedures. Discussed printing it out. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained yellow. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed getting a thermometer to monitor food temperatures.
Basic 5
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.License observed behind the bar expired o. 2/1/2026. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Black cutting boards on reach in cooler on cook line. White cutting board grooved.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cooler across from flat top grill.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a container of washed and cut lettuce and a box of unwashed onions stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle stored on top of cut lettuce. Scooper handle stored on top of savory butter. Handles moved off food. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:04 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.