Jolly Mon Pub and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
43
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Jolly Mon Pub and Grill stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Big Pine Key average 77, so Jolly Mon Pub and Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed spray bottles of quaternary ammonium solution at 500 ppm. Employee added water to solution. Final reading, 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked ribs (119F - Hot Holding) at hot box. As per employee, less than 3 hours. Employee began reheating product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta salad (55F - Cold Holding) stored on top of containers at flip top at front line. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup stored in sink at cook line and spray bottle hanging from hand sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Andrew and Steven hired for 1 year, no proof of employee training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottles of sanitizer not labeled at beverage station and front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
43
Sep 19, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine is not sanitizing chlorine is 0 ppm. Triple sink is being set up to sanitize all dishes until repairs are made on dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle hanging on handwashing sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Steven ,
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. Clean Utensils on magnet next to handwashing sink
24-27-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Large Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. There is no running hot or cold water at preamp area handwashing sink
29-08-4
26
Mar 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New kitchen equipment has been added. 2 smokers have been added to the area under hood system. As per owner the pizza oven will be removed . The kitchen is being cleaned and remodeled. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. One walk-in cooler is not operational at time of inspection. Technician is coming today to service equipment. No food in unit . **Warning**
14-74-7
86
May 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The exterior of beer tap post are soiled with mold like substance (COS ) the reach in salad cooler has soiled gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - White Cutting board and counter top on steam table have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
74
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed the Cook cutting up onion with out wearing gloves . educated the cook on bare hand contact with ready to eat foods **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired as of 10/1/23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Bare hand contact with ready to eat onions. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (48*F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (44*F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (67F - Cooling); cheese (50*F - Cold Holding) the lid top was closed on the unit and the thermostat was adjusted to a colder temp. Chef states the unit freezes up and the help turned the unit up to stop freezing the food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Conch fritter in container thawing in handwash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Sandwich Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Refrigeration holding food stored outside under overhang **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Pizza counter and salad counter gaskets soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink broken and removed from location . **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.conch fritter thawing in standing water in container in the handwash sink **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
18
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw chicken-stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat Mac and cheese , meatloaf
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Can opener blade Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a Pot of potatoes sting in handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac and cheese Meatloaf in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Gaskets on stand up in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink in disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish, dolphin , bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stored in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
45
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jolly Mon Pub and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jolly Mon Pub and Grill on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jolly Mon Pub and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jolly Mon Pub and Grill.
How does Jolly Mon Pub and Grill compare to other restaurants in Big Pine Key?
Jolly Mon Pub and Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Big Pine Key average of 77.
Has Jolly Mon Pub and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jolly Mon Pub and Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jolly Mon Pub and Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Jolly Mon Pub and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jolly Mon Pub and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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