The Clever Monkey Craft Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
74
Score
The Clever Monkey Craft Bar & Grill has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Osprey restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The owner labeled spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler in back of kitchen near ice bin. The owner removed open drink from stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizer bucket emptied in the handwashing sink behind the bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatulas with melted handles on the cook line. The operator discarded the spatulas. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front of the women's restroom. The operator cleaned up the water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
61
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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**
14-02-4
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**
08A-20-5
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**
41-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
29-49-6
61
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
01B-24-5
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**
02C-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.
51-11-4
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.
36-34-5
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**
10-06-5
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**
21-44-1
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**
21-11-4
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**
29-20-5
55
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Operator placed the can opener in the dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knife stored in sanitizer bucket in the prep area. Operator removed the knife from the sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to food at the salad station and cook line. Operator properly stored the sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler behind the bar. Operator vacuumed out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink clogged.
29-20-5
74
Sep 9, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of dish machine. Operator cleaned dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
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 tuna in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging prior to thawing. Operator removed tuna from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizer solution in buckets soiled. Operator changed sanitizer solution into clean buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
86
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese in reach in on cook line cold holding at 50F. Cheese has been held less than four hours. Operator moved cheese to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed conveyor toaster on cook line soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
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 in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging prior to thawing. Operator removed tuna from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in stand-up reach in cooler soiled in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in service area not inverted. Operator properly stored coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Clever Monkey Craft Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Clever Monkey Craft Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Clever Monkey Craft Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Clever Monkey Craft Bar & Grill.
How does The Clever Monkey Craft Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Osprey?
The Clever Monkey Craft Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Osprey average of 74.
Has The Clever Monkey Craft Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Clever Monkey Craft Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Clever Monkey Craft Bar & 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 The Clever Monkey Craft Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Clever Monkey Craft Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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