Monkey Morning Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2024
27
Score
Inspectors have visited Monkey Morning Cafe six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 5, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 19 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dead roaches on premises”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Daytona Beach average 72, so Monkey Morning Cafe trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
6
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloved between tasks, no handwashing
12A-07-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. On septic per operator. No permit or proof of sewer connection
28-08-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shell egg 61F Gravy 117-137 greater than 2 hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Shell egg 61F overnight in white reach in cooler Waffle mix 44 F, in cooler for 3 days per cook Pancake mix 44F, in cooler 3 days per cook
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Gravy 117-137 approximately 4 hours per cook. See stop sale
03E-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bibb
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with green liquid unlabeled above hand sink
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Coffee creamers in bar cooler
02C-03-5
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/ 2 servers 2 cooks
53A-05-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door not self closing
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Vents missing in ceiling above dish machine
36-32-5
27
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple tiles in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer in storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have a light accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. -tested 2x, 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -1 on floor in dry storage area, operator removed and cleaned area **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -3 in sticky traps in dry storage area. -3 on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed and cleaned area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen, operator states repairs will be upcoming. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in bar area, provided handwash signs, operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of microwave oven has a light accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -tool cases stored on top of white reach-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-03-5
58
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 12 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 35 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 on plastic cup on bar above handwash sink -2 on shelf in service area next to bread -1 on wall in storage area -1 on wall in service area **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Double door reach in cooler: shredded cheese 47F, raw sausage 50F, cut leafy greens 55F, per operator all products in reach in cooler overnight. -Roll-top lid reach in cooler: sliced ham 46-47F, cooked sausage 50F, per operator all products in reach in cooler overnight. -White stand up reach in cooler: shredded cheese 53F, per operator received 1.5 hours ago, operator relocated product to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -Chili 105-136F reheating in steam table 1.75 hours, @ 2.5 hours 140-153F **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Next to grease trap outside, large amount of grease/waste water in grassy area. **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -bar area **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -single door reach in freezer in kitchen:raw bacon over fully cooked turkey -single door reach in freezer in storage area, raw beef over ready to eat products, operator reorganized coolers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -raw shell eggs, particularly cooked bacon, cooked potatoes **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. -dog in customer's lap at breakfast bar **Warning**
35A-01-4
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. -Yesenia **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -2 unlabeled spray bottles on bar, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -sliced ham **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar area used as dump sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -poached eggs **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -1 expired certificate -1 certificate for manager no longer employed **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Cracked, broken or missing grease trap lid. -lid propped open to underground waste tank. **Warning**
29-25-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -30 on glue trap underneath ice machine -20 on glue trap underneath double door reach in cooler -3 on shelf underneath bar -1 on floor in the dining room. -2 on the shelf in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on prep table next to toaster, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phones on shelf above prep table -employee purse on shelf with metal pans **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelet **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -ice machine leaking **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -kitchen screen door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking poster, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in reach in coolers soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -side door of kitchen **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -celery **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -styrofoam to-go containers in storage area, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -log of raw ground beef thawing at ambient temperature on prep table, operator relocated to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -pink plastic spoons, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container lacking label, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
4
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw pork sausage and raw ground beef not properly separated from ham and cooked sausage, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 59F, per operator less than 30 minutes, operator relocated to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -partially cooked bacon 83F and home fries 93F, per operator less than 2 hours
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting board on reach in cooler stained
22-02-4
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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -clear plastic cup in sugar container
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -approximately 50 dead on sticky trap on floor underneath prep table, operator discarded trap and cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic cups in beverage service area
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of sugar lacking label
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monkey Morning Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monkey Morning Cafe on file is from Sep 5, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monkey Morning Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “dead roaches on premises” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Monkey Morning Cafe.
How does Monkey Morning Cafe compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Monkey Morning Cafe most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 72.
Has Monkey Morning Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Monkey Morning Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 19 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Monkey Morning Cafe 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 Monkey Morning Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Monkey Morning Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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