THE CLEVER MONKEY CRAFT BAR & GRILL
1272 South Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34229
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/8/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4: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:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatulas with melted handles on the cook line. The operator discarded the spatulas. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6: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: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:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizer bucket emptied in the handwashing sink behind the bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
- 14-02-4: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: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: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 4 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1: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:Basic - Drain cover missing underneath the reach in cooler on the cook line.
- 21-44-1: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: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
- 02C-01-5: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: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:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
- 35A-13-4: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:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish area. The operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.
- 36-34-5: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: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: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: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: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:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the exit door locked leading to the hallway near the liquor storage room.
- 02C-01-5: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: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
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in the red zone below the green.
- 48-04-4: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).