BLIND MONK
655 S OLIVE AVE, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561-797-0023
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line butter (73F - Cold Holding);. Operator placed back in refrigerator less then hour.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw meat balls and tuna above bread in reach in freezer not all products commercially packaged.. Operator placed bread above raw food
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator probe thermometer has dead battery.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in sugar container. Operator removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in cooler under espresso machine.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line butter (73F - Cold Holding);. Operator placed back in refrigerator less then hour.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes, and plastic container of oil on kitchen floor by walkin.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in squeeze bottle not labeled.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Ben the owner said that they used up all the stickers snd more are on order.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at rear door
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground unwashed basil above ready to eat olives.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over raw pork not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked eggplant (87F - Cooling) at 4:58; cooling since 3:30 - 82F at 5:26 Observed cooling on speed rack by walk in cooler. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not available at time of inspection. For quaternary sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not available at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe with mussels.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. The owner of establishment couldn't locate the measuring device for measuring utensil surface temperature
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observe at rear door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observe at ice machine. Operator moved.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observe unwashed eggplant above ready to eat olives in walk-in refrigerator. Operator moved the olives.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe brown substance in unlabeled container by coffee machine. Operator labeled
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.