Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill seven times, with records going back to 2022. Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill was last inspected on Aug 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Naples restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meatballs stored over washed tomatoes. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at ice machine. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cook line. Employee moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
74
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed partial labels on food storage containers on the storage shelf next to the dish machine.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance in interior bin of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unlidded trash receptacle in ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
86
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at first testing at 0ppm. Discover sanitizer empty, employee changed sanitizer, now testing at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut tortillas in direct contact with non food grade bag. Instructed employees on proper storage and employee discarded tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water broken at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator on process of fixing sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers next to dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in women's restroom.
32-12-5
61
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a hot holding pan on the stove, black beans (128F - Hot Holding); rice (124F - Hot Holding). Under four hours. Operator increased the heat under the water pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Inspector provided operator with copies of the employee health reporting agreement, operator began having employees read and sign the agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink by the ice machine in the office. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are multiple items stored inside the hand washing sink by the ice machine in the office. Operator cleared the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink by the ice. Machine in the office.
31B-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. An employee is wiping utensils with a cloth after running through the dish washer. Inspector educated the operator and employee that all washed and sanitized utensils must be air dried. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-17-4
55
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the bar. Bartender marked the sanitizer bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in cooler gaskets.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils with no lid. Operator voluntary discarded the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the bar. Operator placed wet wiping cloth inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. There is no consumer advisory for raw tuna on the menu. Inspector printed the consumer advisory, operator placed 5he consumer advisory at the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink at the bar is used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the office by the ice machine. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink in the office by the ice machine. Operator supplied soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the office by the ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In the kitchen single service spoons are stored with the food contact surface up. Operator inverted the single service spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill.
How does Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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