How many health inspections has MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH had?

MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH has had 32 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH ever been shut down?

Yes, MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH?

The most frequently cited violations at MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH are: Toilet facilities, Employee health reporting, Management awareness.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE: Inadequate toilet facilities discourage proper restroom use and handwashing by employees. Lack of supplies (toilet paper, soap, towels) prevents proper hygiene. Non-functioning toilets force employees to delay bathroom breaks, increasing contamination risk. Self-closing doors prevent airborne contamination from reaching food areas. Provide adequate, clean toilet facilities: properly functioning toilets, toilet paper, self-closing doors, handwashing sink with hot/cold water, soap, paper towels. Maintain cleanliness throughout the day. Ensure facilities are accessible to employees at all times. Post handwashing signs. Facilities must comply with ADA requirements.

MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH

1000 N CONGRESS AVE, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: S&J CRAZY LIZARDS ENTERTAINMENT LLC · License: SEA6020971

MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH in West Palm Beach, FL has 32 inspections on record with 144 total violations (4.5 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

32Inspections

144Violations

2Closures

Data current as of February 19, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 16, 2023	Rodent activity	09:44:00
Apr 17, 2018	Rodent activity	18:40:00

Inspection History (32)

Feb 19, 2025 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 13, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 12, 2024 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 3, 2024 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Oct 3, 2024 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 7, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 14, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Dec 7, 2023 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

Sep 8, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 7, 2023 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Mar 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Sep 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Feb 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Feb 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Apr 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 21, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 2, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 17, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 17, 2018 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH had?: MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH has had 32 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH ever been shut down?: Yes, MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH?: The most frequently cited violations at MONROE'S OF PALM BEACH are: Toilet facilities, Employee health reporting, Management awareness.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: February 19, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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