Monroe’s of Palm Beach opens after rodent-dropping closure

Monroe’s of Palm Beach temporarily closed April 17 after a state inspector spotted dozens of rodent droppings in the kitchen.

The inspector counted 37 droppings in and around a box of pasta, according to a report by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspector also reported droppings “too many to count under wire rack shelves.”

An employee who answered the phone Tuesday at Monroe’s of Palm Beach said the kitchen reopened the day of the inspection.

The strip club at 1000 N. Congress Ave. near West Palm Beach touts a high-end menu. Steaks are priced at $44 to $71.

While rodent feces counted as the most serious violation, the inspection also revealed a number of other problems. Among them:

■ Clams, mussels and oysters were not marked with dates.

■ The manager lacked proof of certification to run a food-service operation.

■ A spray bottle of bleach was not labeled.

Meanwhile, the following restaurants had perfect inspections:

■ Moon’s Tavern, 19575 State Road 7, Boca Raton.

■ Cafe Delamar, 326 Peruvian Ave., Palm Beach.

■ Lady Atlantic, 801 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach.

■ Lady Delray, 801 E Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach.

■ Trend Tea, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton.

■ Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Banquet Kitchen, 2800 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach.

■ Twenty/Twenty Grille, 141 Via Naranjas, Boca Raton.

■ Eurest Dining Services, 4700 Exchange Court, Boca Raton.

■ Renaissance Boca Raton - Banquet/Umbria/Oasis Cafe, 2000 NW 19th St., Boca Raton.

■ Sweet Taste, 4576 Cresthaven Blvd., West Palm Beach.