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MONKEY BAR

10 N OCEAN BLVD, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 561.441.0822

Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 6 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats125
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6006321
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Nov 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning/Return visit Nov 17, 2025 · Tried 3 times , 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 Admin Complaint
Nov 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by reach in cooler door at bar. Chef removed door.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored Matts in handwashing sink. Chef removed Matts.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered...drinking ice at bar.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jan 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by some kind of big tools. Chef removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.. very congested, unable to washing hands.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils...drink in server station. Employee removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin at bar. Employee properly stored
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered...drink ice at bar, bar will be opened 4 pm. Chef covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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.