BRASS MONKEY SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
7781 LAKE WORTH RD · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33467
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On top of oven on tray: cooked potatoes (118F at 3:15pm – Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 1pm. Product did not cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler: clam chowder date 07/19/26; Gravy 07/20/26 See stop sale. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings under dishwasher across from soda bibs. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings under shelf where clean dishes and pans are stored in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler: clam chowder date 07/19/26; Gravy 07/20/26 See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On top of oven on tray: cooked potatoes (118F at 3:15pm – Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 1pm. Product did not cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler unit: diced tomatoes (61F at 2:45pm- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 10:45am. Product did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler units across from stove top and oven: sliced tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F – Cold Holding) As per operator, all products stored since 3 hours in unit . Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler unit: diced tomatoes (61F at 2:45pm- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 10:45am. Product did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At stovetop: Au Jus (119F – Hot Holding); chili (128F – Hot Holding); House made French onions soup (129F – Hot Holding) As per operator, stored 45 mins. Operator placed items to reheat to 165+F. House made French onions soup was reheated to 169F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On top of oven on tray: cooked potatoes (118F at 3:15pm – Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 1pm. Product did not cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler unit: diced tomatoes (61F at 2:45pm- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 10:45am. Product did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roasted prime rib made 2 days not date marked. Advised operator to date mark. **Warning**
Basic 2
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile throughout kitchen shows damage and is in disrepair. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach beside dry storage rack where clean plates and pans are stored in kitchen. Approximately 10 dead roaches observed in the back of flip top cooler unit on cook line. 2 dead roaches observed behind water heater in chemical storage closet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:02 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.