Monty's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
90
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Monty's Pizza stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Clearwater restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed establishment plans from 1970s. Establishment has since then removed and replaced equipment in various areas throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Spoke with Daniella in plan review. Plans were submitted in January and assigned to Sean. Will review at next inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) added to cooler 11:00, first temp 3:05pm, operator placed in freezer, second temp 40F at 3:35pm **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can sliced olives 3lb.
01B-01-4
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/. Observed establishment plans from 1970s. Establishment has since then removed and replaced equipment in various areas throughout the kitchen.
51-16-7
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over RTE. Operator mushrooms to restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Front buckets- was chlorine 200 ppm. Employee replaced 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
86
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. Emailed to manager he printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta made yesterday 3-12 no date mark in walk in cooler. Manager put a date mark on it. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager he printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to front hand wash sink. Manager put chain on. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 200ppm manager added water now at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lasagna 45F in walk-in fridge Put in reach in freezer
03A-02-5
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. Dish machine chlorine at 0ppm management replaced empty bucket of chlorine sanitizer now at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Cut leafy greens at front deli cooler in water. Manger took water out. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
64
Jun 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm corrected to 50 ppm during time of inspection. ) Discussed proper concentration with operator during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee using hand sink to fill sanitizer during time of inspection.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee prepping pizza
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container with yeast on prep table at exit door -squeeze bottle with salt on seasoning rack Operator labeled items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -metal pans at dry storage rack Operator inverted during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on dish machine drain board Operator moved item during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -milk and yogurt above beverages served to the public in glass reach in cooler near bar Operator moved items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monty's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monty's Pizza on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monty's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Monty's Pizza.
How does Monty's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Monty's Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Monty's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Monty's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Monty's Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Monty's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Monty's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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