The Funky Monkey
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
45
Score
Going back to 2022, The Funky Monkey has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 11 violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which The Funky Monkey's 45 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Sprouts (51F - Cold Holding) Operator put on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On prep table and about seasonings. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on prep table soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with purple liquid. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by ice machine.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handles. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler across from dish washer.
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over grits and egg roll in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Vinegar on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
45
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored on beer reach in coooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - Lexan stored in hand sink at front bar
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bel air cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - storage throughout the kitchen area.
33-34-4
47
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw pork, raw beef stored over pot sticker and French fries. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored net to tools in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at salad station. - white cutting board on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - beer kegs in front of hand sink next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - used as dump sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of liquid in kitchen area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank located net to bag n box rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. - ice scoop stored on window ledge. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine -hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
39
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -small green cutting board at front bar. - White cutting boards
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle with purple liquid in bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood fliters - exterior of cooking equipment
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank at bag n box rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Togo containers
24-26-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
50
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle hanging on cart at front bar. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Burn spray stored next pump ketchup **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken stored over Bucket of pickles. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored over raw pork belly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - Cooked rice 11 days. Operator discarded.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of blue liquid at front bar. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting on cooks line -Interior of fryer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can in front of hand sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to stove **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks located next bag n box rack **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - soda bag n box **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
25
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored on shelf above food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting at charturie station next to soda station. White cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag n box stored directly on floor at drink station
08B-38-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Funky Monkey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Funky Monkey on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Funky Monkey?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Funky Monkey.
How does The Funky Monkey compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
The Funky Monkey most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has The Funky Monkey's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Funky Monkey have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Funky Monkey means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Funky Monkey inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Funky Monkey is inspected around two times per year on average.
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