Inspection Report

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MONSERRATE REST BAR & GRILL

2311 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3393624
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8508165
DBPR license3910762

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over containers of heavy cream in cooler Traveled to next inspection to 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards near stove **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed stored on top of prep table in front kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of cooking oil in back kitchen area and bottles of water in front kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front kitchen area **Warning**

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#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large food containers near stoves **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.