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BLUE MONKEY BAR AND GRILLE

BLUE MONKEY BAR AND GRILLE maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in NAPLES. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

7550 MISSION HILLS DR STE 326, NAPLES 34119

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13511925

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13505827

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damaged on front line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
  • 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink at dishwasher area broken cold handle Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on front line of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
  • 38-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Kitchen is very dimly lit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine 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. Dishwasher (Temperature 131). Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Dishwasher 147F this visit Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10926389

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damaged on front line Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler observed 8 packs of unopened, thawed raw tuna in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink at dishwasher area broken cold handle Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on front line of kitchen. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris Warning
  • 38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Kitchen is very dimly lit. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine 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. Dishwasher (Temperature 131). Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Kitchen side towel cloth covering rolls on front line Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler observed 8 packs of unopened, thawed raw tuna in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser being stored near bread. Operator removed degreaser and put with other chemicals Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10787834

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8836380

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spices. Educated operator on importance of using scoops with handles. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Can opener blade rusting. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line entrance. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from fryers at cook line. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen ham thawing at room temperature. Operator placed in pan and turned on cool running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServSafe manager certification for Ryan Evanson expired 02/20/25. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer guard. Educated operator on cleaning daily. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area and bar. Educated operator on the importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779299

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Operator notified and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on top of dish machine. Soiled rag. Operator notified and removed rag and cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed use of single service container/bowl stored inside of spice jars. Operator notified and removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged door gasket on reach in freezer door. Accumulation of ice in area of damage. Operator notified. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler, on floor. Operator notified and removed water. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use pizza peel stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator notified. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed possible sugar in unlabeled container. Operator notified **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer equipment and mounted can opener with food debris accumulation. Operator notified **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in dish washing area.

Inspection Date: 1/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8464408

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed dips with no handle used in tots in reach in freezer and deli cups with no handle used in spices. Operator removed for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged reduced oxygen packed fish thawing in reach in cooler not removed from packaging. Instructed operator on proper thawing method and operator opened packaging to continue thawing properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378046

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor under rack in walk in freezer.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer dripping onto product. Repeat 1/26/2023 Repeat Violation
  • 54-01-5:Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed customer vaping inside. Employee informed customer that vaping can not be done inside establishment. Customer stopped vaping. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steaks over pretzel rods and raw eggs over cooked rice. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker broken at mop sink.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink on cook line and at server station. Operator supplied paper towels. Corrected On-Site