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The Monkey Island Bar and Grill

5297 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL 34448
American
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at The Monkey Island Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2022. The Monkey Island Bar and Grill was last inspected on Oct 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Homosassa restaurant, which scores around 87. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator contacted accountant to address license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at two handwash sinks in the bar and by ice machine. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
78
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on February 1, 2025. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: License expired at time of callback. Expired on February 1, 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked gator (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato 52 (52F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today, held in walk in cooler for more than 4 hours overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on February 1, 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked gator (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (52F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today, held in walk in cooler for more than 4 hours overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing surface cleaner not labeled at triple sink area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind bar area. Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
55
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 16 approximate live bees flying/landing around liquor bottles in bar area **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (46F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler next to pizza oven. Operator states items were placed in reach in cooler at 11am. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in pizza prep area blocked with trash can. Operator moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Operator does not have permit from Citrus County to allow dogs in dining area **Warning**
35A-13-4
61
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Main floor Hand sink in bar by CO2 tank 66F Upstairs Men's room hand sinks 80F
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Two Hand wash sinks behind bar Upstairs bar
31B-04-4
86
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Under mint at bar, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.Approximately 15 bees in outside bar. Discussed options for keeping them away, put juices in cooler, cover trash... with manager on duty **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium greater than 400 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottled beverage over lift top cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
61
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Monkey Island Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Monkey Island Bar and Grill on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Monkey Island Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Monkey Island Bar and Grill.

How does The Monkey Island Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?

The Monkey Island Bar and Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Homosassa average of 87.

Has The Monkey Island Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Monkey Island Bar and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Monkey Island Bar and Grill 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 The Monkey Island Bar and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Monkey Island Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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