MONKEY BAR
2368 N HWY A1A, Indialantic FL 32903 · 305-587-3033
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
SEP 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, 2 small flying insects found behind bar next to middle soda nozzle
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025077815 | Oct 17, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer has heavy build up in top of spindle.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filters have heavy grease build up
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current, license posted is expired april 1, 2026. Establishment is open and operating.
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Behind bar, under bar next to wall is black mold like substance
Hole in or other damage to wall. In mens bathroom next to kitchen, hole in wall next to toilet.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in bar area. No hand sign in bathroom behind tv screen, mens bathroom.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mens bathroom behind tv screen
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bar area, both reach in coolers have rusted racks.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler has moderate standing water
Apr 30, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, 2 small flying insects found behind bar next to middle soda nozzle
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Taco beef, blue cheese crumble, chicken breast, hot dogs, sausage, chicken wings, all items between 53F-54F cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Taco beef, blue cheese crumble, chicken breast, hot dogs, sausage, chicken wings, all items between 53F-54F cold holding
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs and sausages not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer has heavy build up in top of spindle.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board and knife stored in bar hand sink Kitchen hand sink has chicken thawing in it, cook removed chicken.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filters have heavy grease build up
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current, license posted is expired april 1, 2026. Establishment is open and operating.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Behind bar, under bar next to wall is black mold like substance
Food stored on floor. Cases of soda stored on floor. Cook moved them to shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In mens bathroom next to kitchen, hole in wall next to toilet.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in bar area. No hand sign in bathroom behind tv screen, mens bathroom.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mens bathroom behind tv screen
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bar area, both reach in coolers have rusted racks.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler has moderate standing water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled, cook labeled
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer stand has heavy flour build up manager cleaned mixer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, bartender filled dispenser
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to bartender. Bartender posted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in kitchen with pink solution not labeled. Manager labeled bottles
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Mens bathroom behind big screen tv has leak and is currently being repaired, establishment has another set of bathrooms that are fully functional.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Behind bar area.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Oct 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In bar area
Oct 17, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 on electrical plug box 1 on floor under trash can in kitchen 1 on floor in front of refrigerator 1 on shelf by sauces 1 dropping on floor by ice machine 2 in bar area on shelving 1 dropping in hallway to office
Clean ice scoops stored in soiled pan.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roach next to pizza oven
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Baseboard Wood rotted under bar triple sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy food debris under equipment Heavy build up of cornmeal behind ice machine Heavy grease build up behind fryer/grill Heavy food debris behind pizza oven Heavy food debris next to expo station
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In bar area
Plumbing system in disrepair. Prep sink has bucket underneath to catch dripping water.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall gehind pizza oven has heavy build up of grease
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of make table is heavily soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, employee placed a roll of paper towels at hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above pizza make table.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired April 1, 2025. License is current. Establishment open and operating.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Pizza make table cutting boards.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, flour containers not labeled. Cook labeled.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen is soiled
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up over grill
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Nov 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Alcohol license displayed. License is current. Manager only had expired license for proof of establishment
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Has shredded chicken stored in the 2 door cooler
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior has substantial amount of rust in the interior of the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stainless wall behind cook line is soiled with grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler.
Oct 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Alcohol license displayed. License is current. Manager only had expired license for proof of establishment
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Has shredded chicken stored in the 2 door cooler
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior has substantial amount of rust in the interior of the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stainless wall behind cook line is soiled with grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler.
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham not date marked
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at sink in kitchen
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Alcohol license displayed. License is current. Manager only had expired license for proof of establishment
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Build up of grease on floor under seasoning rack in corner
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Has shredded chicken stored in the 2 door cooler
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior has substantial amount of rust in the interior of the ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind the bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stainless wall behind cook line is soiled with grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasonings not labeled
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pizza has no time marking, cook had written it on dry erase board but someone erased it. Was able to tell me it had been cooked 1 hour, 33 minutes prior. Rewrote the time on the board
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed, first test was 500+, cook diluted to 400pm
Non-pitting surface rust on ice machine
Ceiling soiled with food debris in kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Hood filters accumulated dust Gaskets on walk-in cooler soiled with mildew like substance
Lemons stored on floor of walk-in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler
wet towel used under cutting board.
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. *Inside of ice machine in kitchen
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna
Aug 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. * raw Eggs over unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. *sour cream
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. * Hand wash sink had scrubbers and bottle of sanitizer tablets
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. *Inside of ice machine in kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoopers in salt and sugar
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
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.