MONKEY BAR
10 N OCEAN BLVD, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 561.441.0822
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 6 visits since February 2024
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.... multiple milk gallons opened in multiple reach in cooler, not aware when opened but not more than 2 to 3 days ago. Advised date marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by reach in cooler door at bar. Chef removed door.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored Matts in handwashing sink. Chef removed Matts.
Stored food not covered...drinking ice at bar.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...multiple milk, half and half in reach in cooler, chef not determined that open over 24 hours or less.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by some kind of big tools. Chef removed.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.. very congested, unable to washing hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils...drink in server station. Employee removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin at bar. Employee properly stored
Stored food not covered...drink ice at bar, bar will be opened 4 pm. Chef covered.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.