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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MONKEY BAR OF CLEARWATER

1681 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3702971
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13741446
DBPR license6216541

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 15, 2026
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -3 live roaches inside the kitchen hand wash sink cabinet -6 live roaches on the small grease box under the triple sink -2 live roaches on the floor near the soda box storage shelf -1 live roach inside the bar hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -food debris on the slicer in the food prep area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. To line inside of reach in freezer in the storage area .

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on top of the soap dispenser near kitchen hand wash sink -2 dead roaches on the cardboard inside the freezer in the kitchen area -31 dead roaches inside the hand wash sink cabinet – 2 dead roaches snide a container located in the kitchen hand wash sink cabinet – 4 dead roaches on the floor under the triple sink – 2 dead roaches on the floor near can drinks in kitchen -1 dead roaches inside inside sanitizer bucket in the kitchen

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under the cooking equipment and in storage areas in the kitchen

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled gaskets of freezers in storage area of kitchen

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. – ham thawed on the shelf in the kitchen. Reviewed with the manager proper thawing methods . Manager moved the ham to the reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in the kitchen storage area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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