Monk's Steamer Bar

6690 Superior Ave, Sarasota, FL 342315838

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Monk's Steamer Bar eight times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Sarasota restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat shrimp and corn chowder. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic strainer inside the handwashing sink behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 3/2019.

16-32-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottled water not stored 6 inches off the ground in the walk in cooler.

08B-47-4

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of foam cups stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cups. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Interior of reach in freezer has exposed insulation near the entrance to the kitchen.

14-36-5

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet behind the building.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the three compartment sink.

41-17-4

Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monk's Steamer Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monk's Steamer Bar on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Monk's Steamer Bar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Monk's Steamer Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Monk's Steamer Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Monk's Steamer Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Monk's Steamer Bar 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 Monk's Steamer Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Monk's Steamer Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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