BRASS MONKEY
109th Street Ocean
Florida, 33050
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
4
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/20/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
8
Basic
4
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 8 intermediate, 4 basic).