Monkey Joes

5471 Lake Howell Road, Winter Park, FL 32792
American
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Monkey Joes, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Winter Park sits at 83, putting Monkey Joes on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath pizza ovens soiled with debris
23-03-4
78
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area and the front counter
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the kitchen floor
08B-38-4
78
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored with salt and bbq sauce **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 4-1-22 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser is no easily accessible. Operator put soap closer to hand washing sink, which is located in the front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel is not easily accessible. Operator put paper towel closer to hand washing sink, which is located in the front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of bottled water,apple juice and chips stored directly on the floor in the front line. Case 5 gallon soda syrup stored directly on floor in the kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored directly on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monkey Joes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monkey Joes on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monkey Joes?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Monkey Joes.

How does Monkey Joes compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

Monkey Joes most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.

Has Monkey Joes' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Monkey Joes have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Monkey Joes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Monkey Joes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Monkey Joes is inspected roughly once per year on average.