MONKEY MORNING CAFE
1435 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 386-238-9045
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2024
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≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee grabbed toast with bare hands
★ 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--2022006285 | Jan 21, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall on stove soiled with grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind cooking equipment -behind dish machine
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under fryer
Jun 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. -next to cookline hood -next to ac unit
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -puddle of water on floor in walk in cooler. Per manager getting estimate for repair. Manager believes water is coming from wall/roof or area where gutter comes down on exterior of building. Per manager repair person is coming on Friday
Lights out and not functioning properly in dry food storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall on stove soiled with grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind cooking equipment -behind dish machine
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under fryer
Jun 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese 45f
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. -servers
Ceiling tile missing. -next to cookline hood -next to ac unit
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on ice machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -bag on ice machine
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -puddle of water on floor in walk in cooler. Per manager getting estimate for repair. Manager believes water is coming from wall/roof or area where gutter comes down on exterior of building. Per manager repair person is coming on Friday
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tile around drain by water heater
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Lights out and not functioning properly in dry food storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall on stove soiled with grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind cooking equipment -behind dish machine
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under fryer
Oct 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -establishment has pool test kit
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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -cookline oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up in stove stainless steel
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dish machine
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease and debris under cooking equipment
Oct 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk in cooler Ribeye 47f Hamburger 54f Turkey sliced 55f Hamburger 54-56f Pulled 55f Ham 54f Chicken 55f Milk 56f Sausage crumbles 60f Sausage links 56f Diced ham 57f French toast mix 56f Waffle mix Eggs Per manager in cooler over night and had truck around 8:45 am
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -establishment has pool test kit
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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -cookline oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up in stove stainless steel
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cookline
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dish machine
Water leaking from pipe and under dish machine.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease and debris under cooking equipment
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee grabbed toast with bare hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef of onion rings reach in freezer cookline
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. - reach in freezer Philly meat over gator
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk in cooler Ribeye 47f Hamburger 54f Turkey sliced 55f Hamburger 54-56f Pulled 55f Ham 54f Chicken 55f Milk 56f Sausage crumbles 60f Sausage links 56f Diced ham 57f French toast mix 56f Waffle mix Eggs Per manager in cooler over night and had truck around 8:45 am
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -establishment has pool test kit
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. -new hires
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -cookline oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up in stove stainless steel
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cookline
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dish machine
Water leaking from pipe and under dish machine.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease and debris under cooking equipment
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -By soda boxes
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -around door and by fan
Apr 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -vitamin on top of ice machine
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -pull pants up continued to work with food
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee pick up utensil from floor continue to work with food
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw egg over bag of onions
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler pooled eggs 44f, tcs batters 46f- 47f less than 4 hours Hash browns 46f,shredded cheese 46f -walk in cooler hamburger 44f,ham 44f,cut tomatoes 44f,chili 45f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Home fry's 120f,under cooked bacon 86f advised to use time as a public health control
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/
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. -new hire
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -established slicing raw beef then placing ROP for three days. Current bag beef less than 48 hours. Manager states also ROP raw vegetables
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -By soda boxes
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches in office
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -around door and by fan
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Between dishwasher and handsink
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.