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FUNKY MONKEY

411 N DONNELLY ST, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352-720-3279

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats151
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508936
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/02C-01-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator and date making 2 days prior Cooked Pork Belly (52F - Cold Holding); Short Ribs (52F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer for quick cooling. Sprouts (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator 2 days prior Cooked Pork Belly (52F - Cold Holding); Short Ribs (52F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on the prep table in the kitchen. Soda nozzle at the bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket by cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In the kitchen.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On prep table and about seasonings. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on prep table soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with purple liquid. Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by ice machine.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Vinegar on floor. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handles. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler across from dish washer.
Basic/29-49-6
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over grits and egg roll in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored on beer reach in coooler
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards in kitchen area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - Lexan stored in hand sink at front bar
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bel air cooler
Basic/22-16-4
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - storage throughout the kitchen area.
Basic/33-34-4
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw pork, raw beef stored over pot sticker and French fries.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored net to tools in kitchen area.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at salad station. - white cutting board on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - beer kegs in front of hand sink next to ice machine.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - used as dump sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of liquid in kitchen area
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank located net to bag n box rack.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. - ice scoop stored on window ledge.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine -hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -small green cutting board at front bar. - White cutting boards
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to ice machine
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle with purple liquid in bar area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank at bag n box rack.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Togo containers
Basic/24-26-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood fliters - exterior of cooking equipment
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. -Burn spray stored next pump ketchup
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken stored over Bucket of pickles.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
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
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
High priority/02C-01-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle hanging on cart at front bar.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting on cooks line -Interior of fryer
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can in front of hand sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to stove
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of blue liquid at front bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks located next bag n box rack
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. - soda bag n box
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.