Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
32
Score
Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill's latest score of 32 falls below the Lake Worth average of 76. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and without washing hands employee handled various food products in reach in cooler, discussed with person in charge who educated employee and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored above cooked chicken wings, discussed with person in charge who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches crawling out of wall joint and door to walk in cooler, discussed with operator to eliminate live roaches and clean and sanitize areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line sliced cheese (62F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger meat (57F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (53F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding) person in charge unable to determine time out of temperature products not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line sliced cheese (62F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger meat (57F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (53F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding) person in charge unable to determine time out of temperature products not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above three compartment sink unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser, discussed with person ok charge to label bottle. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls along cook line soiled with build up of grease and food residues, discussed with person in charge to clean and sanitize. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry storage room hole in ceiling, discussed with person in charge to repair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach on floor inside walk in cooler. Approximately 8 dead roaches under flip top cooler at Cook line. Approximately 1 dead roach in between reach in freezer and wall at end of cook line. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors at cook line under cooking equipment soiled, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple areas in kitchen with holes in wall, discussed with person in charge to repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line non food contact parts of cooking equipment soiled with grease and food build up, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
23-03-4
32
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket around walk in cooler door in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) in kitchen. Operator will set up triple sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed same dish machine reading 0 ppm chlorine. Operator will set up triple sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket around walk in cooler door in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food handler touched garbage bin with gloves and then handled bread, touched walk in cooler door handle, and knives on cutting board. Gloves not changed in between.
12A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent covers in walk in coller
36-34-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher
36-27-5
78
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw sea food with and above meatballs at walk in cooler. Manager properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...meat ball 44°, prime rib 44° in walk in cool being held less than 4 hours, manager closed door tightly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...windex spray bottles at dishwashing area.. manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package...mahi mahi thawing with vacuum package, employee removed . **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Bowl or other small to go container with no handle used to dispense food in sauce at reach in cooler . Employee discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Jul 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Sanitizer supply empty. Operator started a new container and primed the machine. Now testing at 100 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
86
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Ibuprofen on shelf at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed above three compartment sink, fryer cleaner. Operator relocated to chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none in use. Operator provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen, ceiling tiles with stains and damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed dishwasher without hair restraint. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in multiple location on low boy line coolers.
14-11-5
58
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink at the bar used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator removed dump sink strainer and set up alternative bucket system. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Operator changed sanitizer supply and primed the system. Now at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at the only bar hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill.
How does Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 76.
Has Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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