THE MONKEY ISLAND BAR AND GRILL
5297 S CHEROKEE WAY · HOMOSASSA · Citrus County · FL 34448
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 16 approximate live bees flying/landing around liquor bottles in bar area **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (46F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); chorizo (47F – Cold Holding); pulled pork (47F – Cold Holding); sausage (48F – Cold Holding); pulled pork (46F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (48F – Cold Holding) In reach in cooler next to pizza oven. Operator states items were placed in reach in cooler at 11am. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in pizza prep area blocked with trash can. Operator moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-13-4Intermediate – Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Operator does not have permit from Citrus County to allow dogs in dining area **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:52 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.