CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL
1272 S TAMIAMI TRL, Osprey FL 34229 · 727-251-8401
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The owner labeled spray bottle during inspection.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket torn.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler in back of kitchen near ice bin. The owner removed open drink from stand up reach-in cooler.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a silverware rack stored inside the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator removed the rack from the hand sink.
Coffee/tea filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination at the server station. The operator properly stored the filters.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near the entrance to the kitchen.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw swai stored over flatbread pizza in the sand up reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator proctored the flatbread.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the fryers. The operator stated the cheese had been held for less than 1 hour. The operator placed the cheese in the walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizer bucket emptied in the handwashing sink behind the bar.
Floor area covered with standing water in front of the women's restroom. The operator cleaned up the water.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatulas with melted handles on the cook line. The operator discarded the spatulas.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed brass/copper cocktail cups without a stainless steel liner behind the bar. The operator removed the cups from service.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary sanitizer solution for the bar three compartment sink at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
Dec 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked sausage date marked 11/29 in the reach in cooler in the prep area. Observed cooked pasta date marked 11/20 in the walk in cooler. Observed cooked pasta date marked 11/30 in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Observed cooked lamb date marked 11/29 in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the above food items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked sausage date marked 11/29 in the reach in cooler in the prep area. Observed cooked pasta date marked 11/20 in the walk in cooler. Observed cooked pasta date marked 11/30 in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Observed cooked lamb date marked 11/29 in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the above food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Observed water bowls and food for pets in the kitchen with no proof of a doggie dining permit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish area. The operator labeled the bottle.
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. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing at the reach in cooler at the breading station. The operator discarded the tuna.
Drain cover missing underneath the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles in the prep area and the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer buckets.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed an ice cream scoop with the food contact surface up on the expo line. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed spinach dip marked 7/24 in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Observed cooked lamb marked 7/24 in the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator discarded the above food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale Observed spinach dip marked 7/24 in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Observed cooked lamb marked 7/24 in the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator discarded the above food products.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with dust above the dishmachine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handle not stored above leafy greens in the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator removed the tongs.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on a food prep table near the salad station. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil on the cook line. The operator discarded the solution and refilled the sanitizer.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed the outside mop sink clogged.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the exit door locked leading to the hallway near the liquor storage room.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in the red zone below the green.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tanks stored in the hallway inside the restaurant.
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.