How many health inspections has CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL had?

CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?

No, CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL

1272 S TAMIAMI TRL, Osprey, FL 34229

Sarasota County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CPLAZ INC · License: SEA6805542

CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL in Osprey, FL has 18 inspections on record with 144 total violations (8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

144Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 8, 2025

Inspection History (18)

Jan 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Sep 9, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Aug 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Jan 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Oct 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

May 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Dec 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Apr 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 27, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 9, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Sarasota County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.69.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL had?: CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?: No, CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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