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8 South Florida kitchens ordered shut last week
InspectFL Team · Apr 27, 2026 · Updated Apr 30, 2026
Snapshot from April 30, 2026. Health Scores update weekly (Sunday night) and may have shifted since this article was published. Inspection data itself updates daily; the headline score reflects a weekly weighted recompute. The official DBPR record at myfloridalicense.com is the authoritative source for any specific restaurant.
Live roaches crawling on prep counters. Rodent droppings in food storage. Food held at temperatures that breed bacteria. Florida DBPR inspectors documented these conditions across 8 South Florida restaurants during the week of April 20, 2026 – April 27, 2026, and ordered every one of them shut.
How to read this: Each card below is anchored to one specific inspection date and DBPR disposition. The italicized text is the inspector’s verbatim observation from the DBPR public record. Where a callback inspection has happened, the resolution status is noted.
Ordered shut
April 24, 2026
April 24, 2026
Inspection type: Routine - Food · Disposition: Emergency order recommended · 18 distinct violations
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (105 F - Hot Holding)inside the steamer at the kitchen. Employee reheated the yuca . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**”
DBPR code 03B-01-6 · inspector classified: critical
“Food stored on floor.Observed a plastic container of oil stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**”
DBPR code 08B-38-4 · inspector classified: minor
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.”
DBPR code 35B-01-4 · inspector classified: minor
Latest follow-up: April 25, 2026 — Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Ordered shut
April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
Inspection type: Routine - Food · Disposition: Emergency order recommended · 13 distinct violations
“High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on cutting board to cook line flip top in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on prep table on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach in gasket at cook line flip top in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches on ground in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches on door frame leading to office area from kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches on ground under dry storage rack next to office door in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on and under plastic covering of bottom shelf to prep table in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**”
DBPR code 35A-05-4 · inspector classified: critical
“Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cook line flip top stained/soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**”
DBPR code 22-02-4 · inspector classified: major
“Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on wood board stored stored on top of box of quart containers in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on ground under three compartment sink in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches on ground next to cook line flip top in kitchen Observed 1 dead roaches on ground outside of walk in freezer in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on shelf holding oil on cook line in kitchen. Observed 4 dead roaches on bracket/shelf above steam table on cook line in kitchen Observed approximately 2 dead roaches in gasket at cook line flip top cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**”
DBPR code 35A-03-4 · inspector classified: minor
Latest follow-up: April 24, 2026 — Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Ordered shut
April 21, 2026
April 21, 2026
Inspection type: Routine - Food · Disposition: Emergency order recommended · 13 distinct violations
“Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Observed cook chicken in microwave near vegetable reach in cooler in the back kitchen.”
DBPR code 03E-06-5 · inspector classified: critical
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6+ dead roaches inside reach in coolers sliding doors at preparation area. Observed approximately 8+ dead roaches on floor behind cooking equipments at front counter cook line. Observed approximately 8+ dead roaches on floor at preparation area.”
DBPR code 35A-03-4 · inspector classified: minor
“Stored food not covered. Observed cook beef not covered at reach in cooler across deserts cooler. **Repeat Violation**”
DBPR code 08B-12-5 · inspector classified: minor
Reopened April 23, 2026 — Call Back - Complied
Ordered shut
April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
Inspection type: Complaint Full · Disposition: Emergency order recommended · 10 distinct violations
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach observed crawling under food prep table in kitchen.. 2. Approximately four live roaches on floor next to brooms and reach in freezer in kitchen. 3. One live roach observed crawling on floor under triple sink in kitchen. 4. Observed two live roaches crawling in and out of opening in wall behind triple sink in kitchen. 4. Observed three live roaches on wall coving and floor in kitchen. **Warning**”
DBPR code 35A-05-4 · inspector classified: critical
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of green bananas 81F - Hot Holding stored on storage shelf in kitchen under no temperature control. Food cooked less than two hours ago per operator. **Warning**”
DBPR code 03B-01-6 · inspector classified: critical
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on heavily soiled can opener blade at prep table in kitchen. **Warning**”
DBPR code 22-02-4 · inspector classified: major
Reopened April 23, 2026 — Emergency Order Callback Complied
BRASS MONKEY SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
7781 LAKE WORTH RD, LAKE WORTH
Palm Beach County · License 6011099
Ordered shut
April 20, 2026
April 20, 2026
Inspection type: Complaint Full · Disposition: Emergency order recommended · 8 distinct violations
“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**”
DBPR code 03A-02-5 · inspector classified: critical
“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**”
DBPR code 35A-05-4 · inspector classified: critical
“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**”
DBPR code 08A-05-6 · inspector classified: critical
Reopened April 21, 2026 — Emergency Order Callback Complied
Prior shut-downs at this license:
• March 24, 2026 — Emergency order recommended
Ordered shut
April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026
Inspection type: Complaint Full · Disposition: Emergency order recommended · 6 distinct violations
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. vegetable soup (53F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (52F - Cold Holding); ricotta (48F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today per chef stored in prep area reach in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**”
DBPR code 03A-02-5 · inspector classified: critical
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 100 rodent droppings on floor underneath prep area reach in coolers. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings underneath prep area prep sink. **Warning**”
DBPR code 35A-04-4 · inspector classified: critical
“Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle soiled dishes and then immediately handle clean dishes in warewashing area. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator. Employee washed hands. **Warning**”
DBPR code 12A-13-4 · inspector classified: critical
Reopened April 24, 2026 — Emergency Order Callback Complied
Ordered shut
April 21, 2026
April 21, 2026
Inspection type: Complaint Full · Disposition: Emergency order recommended · 5 distinct violations
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 live roach on floor under storage table on back side of cook line. Approximately 1 live roach on corner of wall behind flip top cooler at entrance to cook line. Approximately 25 live roaches on soiled cloth behind reach in cooler at Cook line across from gas stove/oven. Approximately 10 live roaches on plastic trash behind reach in cooler at Cook line across from gas stove/oven. Approximately 1 live roach on steam table not being used at time of inspection in between flip top coolers at cook line. Discussed with operator who discarded trash and cloth and began to clean and sanitize all areas and eliminate all roaches. **Warning**”
DBPR code 35A-05-4 · inspector classified: critical
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot water bath on flat top stove chicken noodle soup (87F - Hot Holding) per operator product is rebated on gas stove and placed in hot water bath to hot hold, product held for approximately 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to reheat to 165F+. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**”
DBPR code 03B-01-6 · inspector classified: critical
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for unknown amount of time, see stop sale. **Warning**”
DBPR code 03A-02-5 · inspector classified: critical
Reopened April 22, 2026 — Emergency Order Callback Complied
Ordered shut
April 24, 2026
April 24, 2026
Inspection type: Complaint Full · Disposition: Emergency order recommended · 2 distinct violations
“Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters soiled, gaskets at reach in coolers soiled **Warning**”
DBPR code 23-03-4 · inspector classified: minor
“Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed #2 from left chest freezer **Warning**”
DBPR code 14-69-4 · inspector classified: minor
Reopened April 24, 2026 — Emergency Order Callback Complied (same day)
What “ordered shut” actually means
Florida DBPR’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants can issue an Emergency Order when an inspector documents conditions that pose an immediate threat to public health. Common triggers include:
- Active pest infestation (live roaches or rodents in food preparation areas)
- Sewage backing up through floor drains in the kitchen
- Loss of hot water at hand-washing sinks
- Critical temperature abuse on time/temperature-control-for-safety food
- Lack of an approved water supply or compromised water source
When DBPR issues the order, the restaurant typically has to stop operating immediately. A callback inspection follows — sometimes within hours, sometimes within days. If the cited issues are corrected, the follow-up disposition becomes Call Back - Complied or Emergency Order Callback Complied, and the restaurant can reopen.
The historical inspection event is part of the permanent public record at myfloridalicense.com regardless of whether the restaurant is open today.
See also
- Florida Weekly Roundup — April 27, 2026
- Tampa restaurant inspections
- Miami-Dade restaurant inspections
- Orlando restaurant inspections
Disclaimer: All information in this post comes from official Florida DBPR inspection reports, which are public records. Each shut-down event described above is a permanent historical record of what an inspector documented on a specific date. The official inspection record for any specific establishment is published by DBPR at myfloridalicense.com. Restaurants ordered shut typically reopen within days after passing a callback inspection — the per-card resolution status reflects InspectFL’s most recent data pull.
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