Monk's Pub

205-207 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60606
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 21 inspections at Monk's Pub stretching back to 2011. On Dec 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Monk's Pub on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 5, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Non functional hand wash sink found at bare area, both handles are stripped. only one hand wash sink available at bar area. Instructed manager to provide a hand wash sink that is in good repair at bar area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Shelf not clean above food prep area, dust and unnecessary items stored, instructed to remove and maintain.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Employees open drink cup placed above food prep area at kitchen, instructed to keep away.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees personal items "hats" stored at dry food shelf, instructed to separate.
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Nov 29, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER LOCATED NEAR THE REAR ICE MACHINE IN THE DISH AREA BEING STORED ON THE WALL WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. ALSO OBSERVED, THE THREE ICE SCOOPERS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE LEFT CORNER WALL/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 27, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK UNKNOWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND REMINDER. FOUND NO DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK OR FOOTNOTE STATING THAT BURGERS AND SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS ARE "COOKED TO ORDER" OR "SERVED UNDERCOOKED". INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED , INSTRUICTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 29, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE ARE #1. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Oct 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS :5 LBS MARINATED CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMP OF 46 F, 6 LBS HAMBURGER BEEF PATTY'S INTERNAL TEMP 47 F,2 LBS FISH TILAPIA INTERNAL TEMP 47 F,3 LBS COOKED SALMON INTERNAL TEMP 46.5 F, SLICED TOMATOES INTERNAL TEMP 50 F, (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN WARM WATER TEMP 105 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE BOTH STAND UP COOLER DOOR IN KITCHEN . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 26, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER WALLS BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ABOVE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Jun 1, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT CEILING OF THE EXHAUST CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET-UP FOR WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 NON-CALIBRATED LONG STEM THERMOMETERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE WORKING AND CALIBRATED LONG STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTTLES OF CLEANING SOLUTIONS IN THE CLEANING STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTTLES OF CLEANING SOLUTION PROPELY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS ON TOP ON PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIXING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED.
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Dec 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARDS NEED CLEANING,(DUSTY) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER FAUCET LEAKY AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.
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May 31, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BROWN WOOD SHELVES BEHIND BAR ,EXTERIOR OF COOLERS BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING AROUND MOP SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND BROWN WOOD WALLS AT BAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND HOT WATER HANDLE OF 3-COMP SINK AT BAR IN POOR REPAIR( LEVER HANDLE LOOSE).MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED,(IE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED,DUST PANS STORED UNCLEAN).MUST INVERT MOPS AND CLEAN /MAINTAIN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 5, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MULIT-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND A TONG HAND OVER THE MOP SINK HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE SODA DISPENSING BOXES ON THE DRY STORAGE AREA. THE WALL IS IN POOR CONDITION CRACKED AND BROKEN FROM THE MIDDLE PORTION TO THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM THE LIGHT SHILD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND THE BASE AT THE EXTENSION ARM ON THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER'S ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 16, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA, UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 9, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP FOR HANDWASHING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK(S) BEHIND FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE FOR DRINKS STORED IN ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AT FRONT NOT PROTECTED, OPENED AND EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. MUST PROTECT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT DISHES STORED ON RACK IN DISH MACHINE AREA TO PROTECT AGAINST THE ELEMENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND BAR NEXT TO ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA, UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUBBER GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN BEER COOLER CRACKED AND MISSING TILES. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS, REAR POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA, BEHIND BAR AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND STORAGE ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND POP SYRUP BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 6, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK PITS (ALONG COOKLINE) AND STAND UP 2-COOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND BAR COUNTER AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Mar 28, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 02/04/11
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 02/04/11
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 02/04/11
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Feb 15, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Feb 4, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. PREP REACH IN COOLER ALONG COOKLINE NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063470 13.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.4 F AND 51.2 F- BEEF HAMBURGER PATTIES, DELI MEAT (HAM), BLUE CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CITATION ISSUED. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED WEIGHT- 10 LBS, VALUED AT $125.00
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND BAR COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monk's Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monk's Pub on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monk's Pub?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Monk's Pub.

Has Monk's Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Monk's Pub have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Monk's Pub means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Monk's Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Monk's Pub is inspected roughly once per year on average.