Monkey Bar & Steakhouse, 1428 Lafayette St, Cape Coral, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MONKEY BAR & STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1428 Lafayette St, Cape Coral, FL 33904
License #: 4604677
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 08/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair across from cookline. **Warning**
08/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In prep area of reach in cooler, used to hold cheese. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair across from cookline. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 52°F, meatloaf 52°F, cheese 52°F, tomatoes 50°F in reach in cooler across from cookline. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Molded orange butter. Voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over ready to eat chili and unwashed potatoes. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles in bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ambient air temperature 54°F. **Warning**
08/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onions on walk in cooler floor.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. No lid on prep table across from grill. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris across from cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. 2 bags of shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast beef at 68°F and baked potatoes at 76°F next to stove at cookline. Corrective action taken, put into walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored next to ready to eat sauerkraut.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. 2 bags of shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled at end of bar area.
4/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloths used to cover washed lettuce in metal bins in reach in cooler at salad prep area.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up in standing freezer outside by ice machine.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris across from cook line.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed fish thawing in standing water in metal container in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatloaf at 48°F and beef ribs at 50°F in reach in cooler across from cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Observed 2 bottles of winded stored next to clean glassware and liquor bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin at bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloths stored in hand wash sink at inside bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
10/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/24/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of debris on front entrance rug. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust above dishwash area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table cuttingboard at cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic cups with no handle used to scoop salad dressings and Parmesan cheese. **Warning**
  • Basic - Observed walls inside women's restroom stalls with buildup of redlike/ yellowlike substance. Film-like substance on walls in men's restroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service Togo containers at outside bar and on top shelving in middle of kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - 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. Observed barehand contact with ready to eat bread. Tongs used to touch bread. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed dead insects inside ceiling light fixtures in kitchen. Observed buildup of dead beetles at kitchen back exit along outside perimeter back outside storage area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed container of raw beef stored over raw fish at cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Right-side handwash sink in women's restroom. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Observed lemons, drink straws, and ice inside handwash sink at outside bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at inside bar used to store water bottle, bow, and stuffed animal. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
5/16/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Cookline.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Wait station.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On outside of equipment at cookline.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in salad prep/wait station used to prep and wash lettuce for salad.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed employee chopping lettuce with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of foodlike debris on slicer prep table/cart amd outside of cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed employee cough, sneeze, use a handkerchief or disposable tissue, use tobacco, eat, or drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method--mashed potatoes in deep covered plastic container 166F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed graylike substance on salad prep reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walls at cookline and behind slicer soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at outside hose bibb behind establishment across from ice machine.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on and around handwash sink at cookline.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on outside of metal pand near food prep table across from can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on top of drawer reach in cooler at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water underneath dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods--raw pork stored with precooked roast beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage--metal 10 container used to store cheese.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food items--bottle of vitamins, papers, maintenance supplies stored on shelvin next to clean soup bowls.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food--observed phone stored on top of cutting board at cookline.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above--soup and rice in bainemarie at cookline 112F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled--observed employee going from outside to inside not changing gloves and washing hands. Corrected On Site.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law--reach in cooler across from cookline.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location--ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of foodlike debris on outside of drawer reach coolers at cookline.
  • Observed cutting board across from cookline grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material behind slicer blade.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--tuna salad 56F and sauces 56F in reach in cooler across from cookline. Corrected On Site.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink--right-hand sink in ladies restroom.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust--observed handwash sink at cookline missing splashguard between handwash sink and cuttingboard/food prep sink.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory--handwash sink in wait station.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with no handle above top of food within a closed container--observed plastic cups with no handles used to scoop out dressings. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of dust on fan in outside dining area.
  • Observed build-up of encrusted grease on backboards of stove. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on countertops and on outside of equipment in wait station.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink in wait station used to store soiled bowls, spatulas, and utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moldlike substance on canvas ceiling above outside food service and bar area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--sauce 47F, dairy 52F, and NONPHF dressing 50F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils--container of seabreeze stored next to trays.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/18/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times--handwash sink at inside bar blocked by fan, stool, and plastic buckets.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--backboard of stove.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed plastic cups with no handles used to scoop out sauces at cookline.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled--wait station.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material behind slicer blade.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slimelike substance inside soda gun holsters at outside bar.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dried foodlike debris on cuttingboards at wait station and kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on top of counters at wait station.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster--inside bar and outside bar.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times--handwash sink at inside bar blocked by buckets and fan.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink in wait station used to store soiled spoons.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used at cookline used to store tongs.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair--ceiling leaking above outside above jaggermeister drink dispensor.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food--spray bottle of glass cleaner stored by drinks at outside bar.
8/20/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Observed precooked and prepared food lacking date marking in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Container of off white sauce in walkin cookler since 4/29/2010 at 47 F.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Oberved raw chicken stored with cooked RTE foods in walkin cooler.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food has nonhandle. Crouton bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Dried food like substace crusted inside of microwave.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil like substance on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of grease like substace on nonfood-contact surface. Located on the fryer hood filters and on the sides of the fryers.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Mold substance under handwash sink in kitchen . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Observed Knives stored in crack in kitchen on hot hold table.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reachin cooler in kitchen was leaking water ontofloor when opened.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink in kitchen has leaky pipe.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Oberved debris and grease like build up on floor under cooking equipment and tables.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Observed keys and telephone sitting on food contact surface in kitchen [on cutting board]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Glass and plastic bottled cleaner stored with food in dry storage area.
5/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods--raw shrimp/fish stored next to precooked mashed potatoes and raw chicken stored next to precooked roast beef in walk-in cooler. 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--observed employee at cookline touching RTE bread. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location--tongs stored on rim of trash container.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair--floor board in cabinet underneath handwash sink at wait station in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of foodlike debris on containers inside reach-in cooler across from cookline.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance inside cabinet underneath handwash sink at wait station.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walls, counters, and outside equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on top of dishmachine.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored--tongs stored on oven door handles.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment--knives between coolers at cookline.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster--bars.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb across from outside ice machine.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times--handwash sink at inside bar blocked by cuttingboard.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food--burn relief and band-aids stored next to soup bowls.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/21/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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