Osprey, Sarasota County

THE CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL

1272 S TAMIAMI TRL, Osprey, FL 34229

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Apr 20, 2026
City
Osprey
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 24525098

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The owner labeled spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 24525101

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-34-5

Detail 24525102

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-11-5

Detail 24525100

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket torn.

12B-13-4

Detail 24525099

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23882354

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23882352

Basic - Coffee/tea filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination at the server station. The operator properly stored the filters. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 23882353

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near the entrance to the kitchen.

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23460918

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23460921

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23460922

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizer bucket emptied in the handwashing sink behind the bar.

36-22-4

Detail 23460919

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front of the women's restroom. The operator cleaned up the water. Corrected On-Site

14-12-4

Detail 23460920

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatulas with melted handles on the cook line. The operator discarded the spatulas. Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

14-02-4

Detail 23081336

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23081335

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 23081334

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23081333

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

02C-01-5

Detail 22497604

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-24-5

Detail 22497598

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22497597

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.

35A-13-4

Detail 22497599

Intermediate - 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.

41-17-4

Detail 22497603

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish area. The operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22497601

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. 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. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 22497602

Basic - Drain cover missing underneath the reach in cooler on the cook line.

21-44-1

Detail 22497600

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 22497596

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

02C-01-5

Detail 22171032

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 22171027

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22171025

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.

36-34-5

Detail 22171026

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with dust above the dishmachine.

10-06-5

Detail 22171024

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 22171034

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-11-4

Detail 22171028

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 22171031

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed the outside mop sink clogged. Repeat Violation

46-04-4

Detail 22171033

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the exit door locked leading to the hallway near the liquor storage room.

45-02-4

Detail 22171030

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in the red zone below the green.

48-04-4

Detail 22171029

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.

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21840963

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Operator placed the can opener in the dish area for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

10-18-5

Detail 21840960

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knife stored in sanitizer bucket in the prep area. Operator removed the knife from the sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 21840962

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to food at the salad station and cook line. Operator properly stored the sanitizer buckets. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21840964

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler behind the bar. Operator vacuumed out the water. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 21840961

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink clogged.

Sep 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-21-4

Detail 21342336

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of dish machine. Operator cleaned dish machine. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21342337

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. Observed tuna in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging prior to thawing. Operator removed tuna from packaging. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-11-4

Detail 21342335

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizer solution in buckets soiled. Operator changed sanitizer solution into clean buckets. Corrected On-Site

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21307204

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese in reach in on cook line cold holding at 50F. Cheese has been held less than four hours. Operator moved cheese to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21307205

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed conveyor toaster on cook line soiled with food debris.

06-09-1

Detail 21307207

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. Observed thawed tuna in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging prior to thawing. Operator removed tuna from packaging. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21307206

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in stand-up reach in cooler soiled in prep area. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 21307203

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in service area not inverted. Operator properly stored coffee filters. Corrected On-Site

Jan 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

23-24-4

Detail 20756499

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach in coolers with food build up. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20756498

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic storage pans stacked wet. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20756502

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up on reach in freezer end of cook line.

10-01-5

Detail 20756501

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handles in diced tomatoes, slaw. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20756503

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator added hand wash sign at sink at back door. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20756500

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout kitchen with food soiled. Repeat Violation

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

22-20-5

Detail 20341148

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance in ice bin. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 20341149

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up on reach in and walk in cooler handles.

24-08-4

Detail 20341150

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal storage pans stacked wet.

23-03-4

Detail 20341147

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 20341146

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 2 dooR reach in cooler at back door with rusted shelves.

25-05-4

Detail 20341145

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go style cups on floor. Operator moved to go style cups to shelf Corrected On-Site