The Monarch at Royal Highlands
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
37
Score
The Monarch at Royal Highlands has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up eight times.
Restaurants in Leesburg average 75, so The Monarch at Royal Highlands trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Hot dogs 53f, Whipping Cream 51f. Over 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Hot dogs 51f, Whipping Cream 53f. Over 4 hours. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In corner ceiling in warewash.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Case of coffee. -Cases of fries in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Under hand sink at wait station.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -By dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of stacked oven. -Stove top. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler across from fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
37
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese 44f, Chicken 46f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Chef Toby.
53B-14-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Mahi partially frozen. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Freezer gasket torn on cook line.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Under stacked ovens. -Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. -Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Can opener base. -Under flat grill. -Interior fryer cabinets. -Hood filters. -Cooler gaskets. -Shelving under prep tables. -Exterior of stacked ovens. -Exterior microwave. -Trays in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Mug cooler at bar. -Prep cooler across from fryers. -Cooler under griddle grill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Under can opener station.
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 51f, Eggs 54f, Cut tomato 48f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on prep cooler across from fryers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By warewash.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By walk in cooler.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket torn. -Small sandwich prep cooler gasket torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. -Under flat grill. -Cooler gaskets. -Top of stacked oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -Rubber scraper. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
43
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over hot dogs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Seasoning lid. -Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -By dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -By dish machine. Manager turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Glasses on cutting board.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Prep cooler gasket torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under flat grill. -Top of oven. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Under prep table to left of oven.
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind soda syrup boxes.
36-27-5
47
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over cherries. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By trashcan in warewash. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Diced egg scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -By grill.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under flat grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By prep cooler.
36-27-5
52
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw salmon over gravy. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 46f. Less than 4 hours. Chef placed ice on. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from fryers.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Around grill.
14-20-4
47
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in beer keg cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
70
Sep 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 47f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauerkraut. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in double door cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of sugar.
02D-01-5
47
Mar 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 08A-05-6 Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked eggs. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 22-02-4 Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - 31A-09-4 Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By warewash. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 02C-02-5 Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Basic - 08B-38-4 Observed: Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - 12B-07-4 Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
Basic - 14-01-5 Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Egg scoop. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
14-01-5
Basic - 21-04-4 Observed: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
21-04-4
Basic - 22-08-4 Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
22-08-4
Basic - 40-06-5 Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over single service items. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
40-06-5
47
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 54f, Blue cheese 47f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Double door cooler gasket torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Pitcher of sweet tea under paper towel dispenser at wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By rear double door cooler.
38-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Monarch at Royal Highlands last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Monarch at Royal Highlands on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Monarch at Royal Highlands?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Monarch at Royal Highlands.
How does The Monarch at Royal Highlands compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
The Monarch at Royal Highlands most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 75.
Has The Monarch at Royal Highlands' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Monarch at Royal Highlands have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Monarch at Royal Highlands 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 Monarch at Royal Highlands inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Monarch at Royal Highlands is inspected around three times per year on average.
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