The Blind Monk

655 S Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

The Blind Monk, located at 655 S Olive Ave in West Palm Beach, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on February 17, 2026, with a score of 70. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and two minor violations. Notable issues included food stored on the floor, unlabeled working containers of food, and a time/temperature control for safety food cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
52
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Feb 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Violations — Feb 17, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes, and plastic container of oil on kitchen floor by walkin.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in squeeze bottle not labeled.
02D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line butter (73F - Cold Holding); . Operator placed back in refrigerator less then hour.
03A-02-5
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
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)