MONKEY BAR & STEAKHOUSE
1428 LAFAYETTE ST · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of ketchup. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread in walk in cooler.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored on slicer. Operator removed bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-50-1Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using reduced oxygen packaging with raw meats and frozen fish. Note: Establishment has submitted HACCP Plan and is in the process of being approved.
Basic 9
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on storing food 6 inches off of floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed paint peeling in outside of mixer.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside of equipment. Observed buildup of dust on fan over food prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1st beverage reach in cooler on right at outside bar entrance.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single-service cups stored on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Right side beer reach in cooler at bar. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cut fruits at bar. Operator placed plastic wrap over fruits. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance underneath three compartment sink near walk in freezer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:24 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.