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BRASS MONKEY

Based on 8 health inspections, BRASS MONKEY in MARATHON has earned a 2.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 8 reports on file

109th Street Ocean
Florida, 33050
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/21/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13487128

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**

8/8/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10882216

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris/ rust Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The bar hand wash sink is not connected to a drain and the faucet handles do not turn on. Warning
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine or quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Sally, Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the bar the hand wash sink has not hot or cold water . Warning

2/18/2025· 1y ago

1 high, 4 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The hot water handle on the handwashing sinks at bar and in the kitchen are not working.
  • 23-01-4:Basic - The ice machine exterior soiled.
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Liquor bottles stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Due to loose faucet handle.

9/17/2024· 1y 5mo ago

1 high, 4 int, 4 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The hot water handle does not work on hand washing sink in the kitchen
  • 22-08-4:Basic - microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored in refrigerator that is holding food
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slices blade and guard can opener blade are soiled.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.

5/14/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8627388

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - At the bar , Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: At the bar , Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Interior microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Glass washer chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine at bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Triple sink quaternary 200 ppm Glass machine is not being used due to hot water issues. **Time Extended**

3/7/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8469362

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 7 int, 4 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - At the bar , Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored on the floor under prep table Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Slide lid tracks on bottles beer cooler are soiled with mold like substance. Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar Glass washer is not sanitizing the dish ware Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Glass washer chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine at bar Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat dressing in reach in cooler Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (40F - cheese (46*F - Cold Holding); ; Beef (46*F - Cold Holding); pot roast (44*F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (46*F - Cold Holding the refrigerator thermostat was turn to lower temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the bar the Frozen drink nozzles are soiled with mold like substance. Can opener blade is soiled Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. as per the owner a training class is schedule for CFM and food handler on 3-20-24. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

10/20/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8469055

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Admin Complaint
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid in poor repair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Chest freezer lid in poor repair. **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Admin Complaint
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The hand wash sink hot water faucet handle is not turning on water strong enough to wash hands correctly. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: at callback inspection the hand wash sink in the kitchen does not have enough water pressure to wash hands properly. Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey, ham in refrigerator not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey, ham in refrigerator not date marked. Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gary Alan Leo - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: At call back inspection Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gary Alan Leo Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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.Shawn - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: At call back inspection 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. Shawn Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 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 Admin Complaint

8/10/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8362662

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 8 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid in poor repair.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The hand wash sink hot water faucet handle is not turning on water strong enough to wash hands correctly.
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food , steak, stored in same container as ready-to-eat food , Ham, turkey. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey, ham in refrigerator not date marked.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of soap Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gary Alan Leo
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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.Shawn
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrected On-Site