Brass Monkey Tavern, 7781 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BRASS MONKEY TAVERN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7781 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33467
License #: 6011099
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/23/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
*****
4.8
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*****
5.0
Service:
****
4.0
Price:
****
4.0
Ambience:
*****
5.0
Cleanliness:
*****
5.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DRY STORAGE SHELVES
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. TILES MISSING COOK LINE
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken in three compartment
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. DISHMACHINE USING QUAT AND HAVING CHOLORINE TEST STRIP.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON SHELVES BY DEEP FRYER
  • Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. CLEAN STEAK KNIVES BY COOK LINE REACH COOLER.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Observed: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. PROPANE TANK IN KITCHEN
  • Basic - Observed: Food placed in soiled container/equipment. BY DEEP FRYER SHELVES
  • Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. COOK FILLING WATER FOR VEGETABLES AT HWS
  • Basic - Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Basic - Observed: No copy of latest inspection report available. COS.
  • Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Ice chute area. **Warning**
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Several tiles missing dish room and by kitchen entrance. **Warning**
12/18/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Ice machine room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler ambient temperature fluctuates from 47?f-49?f Observed water condensation on and underneath the fan guard. Cook line make table across from deep fryer- ambient temperature at 50?f Operator called service tech for service. Advices operator not to store any PHF inside this unit until the units are fixed to code 41?f or less. **Warning**
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Advised operator to use the 3 Compartment sink until the unit is fixed to code. Operator called the service tech for service. **Warning**
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Dish machine at 0ppm. Advised operator to use the 3 compartment sink until the unit is fixed to code. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed an ice bin at the bar with no overhead protection. Ice bin outside of the bar not covered and customers seating on chairs at each side of the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Ice chute area. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting boards on make tables-cook line-very grooved and soiled/stained. Observed new boards - waiting to be installed. **Warning**
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Several tiles missing dish room and by kitchen entrance. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potatoes - speed rack- walk in cooler at 48?f. Moved to a different unit. Items at make table iced down. **Warning**
12/17/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. MAKE TABLE ACROSS FROM DEEP FRYER_AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 53f. ADVICED OPERATOR NOT TO STORE ANY PHF INSIDE THIS UNIT UNTIL THE UNIT IS FIXED TO CODE 41f OR LESS.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ICE SCOOP_INSIDE A BUCKET WITH STANDING WATER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER COOK LINE _ACROSS FROM DEEP FRYER
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RAW FISH_ICED DOWN
  • Observed wall in disrepair. UNDER THE DISHMACHINE _DRAINBOARD
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. DOUBLE STACKING OF CONTAINERS _COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER _TOP SIDE Corrected On Site.
9/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. BAR_WHITE TUBES SOILED WITH BLACK RESIDUE
  • Critical - Employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. OBSERVED TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM SERVSAFE TRAINING DATE 3-25-2011. This violation must be corrected by : 07-09-12.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK -HOT WATER HANDLE
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. CHLORINE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. MAKE TABLE_COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARDS_COOK LINE
  • Observed hole in ceiling. BY WALK IN COOLER DOOR
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD and 1 WALL
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. DEGREASER_ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. GLASS CLEANER_BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES_BETWEEN MAKE TABLES _COOK LINE
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR BIN_UNDER PREP TABLE _COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. RINSE SINK AT DISHMACHINE _MISSING THE HANDLE_
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. BY THE ICE CHUTE AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. CONTAINER WITH CHOPPED LETTUCE_WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOK LINE COOLER
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. LOTS OF STANDING _POULTRY COOK LINE COOLER
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BAR HAND SINK _DEEP FRYER BASKET INSIDE FOR C)LLECTING THE DEBRIS FROM GLASSES. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only. OVER DEEP FRYER
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler DOOR FRAME AREA _POULTRY COOK LINE COOLER _ORANGE MOLD LIKE RESIDUE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK and THE END OF COOK LINE
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. BAKED POTATOES _SPEED RACK _WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. BAR Corrected On Site.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Employee hygiene
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
12/3/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.BAKED POTATOES , MASHED POTATOES , SOUPS _WALK IN COOLER _COOKED YESTERDAY _PER COOK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER EXAMPLE MASHED POTATOES , BAKED POTATOES ETC
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 49f
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-11-1 Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.CONTAINER OF LEMON IN ICE BIN_BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-16-1 Observed food stored in a prohibited area. ICE BIN LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BAR _DRINK ICE EXPOSED TO THE ENVIRONMENT/CUSTOMERS
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair.STANDING WATER INSIDE COOKLINE COOLER
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster. BAR
8/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.BAKED POTATOES , MASHED POTATOES , SOUPS _WALK IN COOLER _COOKED YESTERDAY _PER COOK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER EXAMPLE MASHED POTATOES , BAKED POTATOES ETC
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COVERED WITH PLASTIC _EXAMPLE SOUPS IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 49f
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.CONTAINER OF LEMON IN ICE BIN_BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. ICE BIN LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BAR _DRINK ICE EXPOSED TO THE ENVIRONMENT/CUSTOMERS
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.USED TO COVER RTE LETTUCE COOKLINE COOLER _ACROSS FROM OVEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.STANDING WATER INSIDE COOKLINE COOLER
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEEDS CHLORINE TEST KIT
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. BAR
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.DISHROOM
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. BROKEN_3 COMPARTMENT SINK_HANDLE FOR COLD WATER
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. BAR
8/9/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.CHICKEN WINGS CONTAINER NEXT TO DEEP FRYER _SPOKE TO OPERATOR RE:TIME/TEMPERATURE APPLICATION Corrected On Site. LESS THAN 3 HRS
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. RAW CHICKEN BREAST, FISH FILLET , & LOBSTER TAIL_WATER AT 63f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. CONTAINER OF LEMONS _ICE BIN_BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. FRESH BROCCOLI _ Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. MIDDLE COOLER _COOKLINE _
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. OUTSIDE AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE SHED _LOTS OF STANDING WATER & BY THE BACK DOOR RAMP & BY OIL RECEPTACLE.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.BAKED POTATOES _WIC
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.STANDING WATER INSIDE MIDDLE COOLER _COOKLINE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOKLINE COOLER NEXT TO UPRIGHT FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. STANDING WATER INSIDE COOKLINE COOLER _MIDDLE UNIT
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.DISHROOM HS
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. BAR
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.K CLASS
  • Critical. Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only. DEEP FRYER & GRILL
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.PORTION CUPS INSIDE CONTAINER_WITH FOODS _COOKLINE RIC
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.NEW COOK_CELERY_FOR BUFFALO WINGS_ Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.STANDING WATER INSIDE COOLER_ACROSS OVEN COOKLINE
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.INSULATION EXPOSED _WHITE COOLER NEXT TO OFFICE
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOLER_ACROSS OVEN_COOKLINE
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairCHEST FREEZER _TOP_CRACKED INSIDE
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. DISHROOM
  • Observed wall in disrepair. DISHROOM
  • Observed hole in ceiling. ABOVE WHITE MICROWAVE OVEN COOKLINE
  • Observed hole in ceiling. ABOVE DRY STORAGE SHELF
9/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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Added on May 9, 2017 8:58 PM
Food:
*****
Service:
****
Price:
****
Ambience:
*****
Cleanliness:
*****
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