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Art Monkey Emporium

16132 Churchview Dr #110-114, Lithia, FL 33547
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Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Art Monkey Emporium stretching back to 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Manager or person in charge lacking proof” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Lithia sits at 78, putting Art Monkey Emporium on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk yesterday. Employee dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed limescale buildup on espresso maker.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
82
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of febreeze by coffee machine. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jennifer Rigg **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of waters and cones stored on the floor, **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
Dec 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked dipping cabinet lids **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2023. Manager renewed license and current expiration is 2-1-2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come to front counter and put gloves on and started scooping ice cream for customer. **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed water line for dipper well attached to hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water with rags in hand sink next to oven. Manager emptied hand sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Caitlin Fusco **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to oven **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Warning**
11-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked dipping cabinet lids **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed three compartment sink sanizer compartment soiled **Warning**
16-05-4
35
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Art Monkey Emporium last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Art Monkey Emporium on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Art Monkey Emporium?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Art Monkey Emporium.

How does Art Monkey Emporium compare to other restaurants in Lithia?

Art Monkey Emporium most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Lithia average of 78.

Has Art Monkey Emporium's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Art Monkey Emporium have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Art Monkey Emporium means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Art Monkey Emporium inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Art Monkey Emporium is inspected around two times per year on average.

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