Monkey's

1120 Pennsylvania Ave, St. Cloud, FL 34769

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Monkey's has been inspected six times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in St. Cloud average 84, so Monkey's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 49f, cheeses 49f, sliced deli meats 46-48f.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cole slaw 49f, sliced deli meats 46-48f.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Various items in handwash sink in cook area.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Sent acknowledgement to operator and employees on duty have completed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.woman's purse by chili cauldron.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in prep table in poor repair.

14-11-5

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

29-17-4

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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11-26-1

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.

11-27-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back kitchen over freezer.

36-32-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat, purse, sun tan spray..

40-06-5

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**

32-02-4

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monkey's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monkey's on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monkey's?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Monkey's.

How does Monkey's compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?

Monkey's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Cloud average of 84.

Has Monkey's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Monkey's 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's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Monkey's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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