DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

NAMO IZAKAYA

NAMO IZAKAYA maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in SARASOTA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1439 Main Street
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13472736

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10926805

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of the microwave on the cook line rusted. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of bamboo shoots and 1 can of coconut milk dented at the seams. Manager set the cans aside for a refund. Warning
  • 22-41-4: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. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over unwashed cabbage in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager removed the fish. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed green onions in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Box of laundry soap stored on top of a case of sake in the dry storage area. Manager removed the soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in the hand wash sink next to the dish machine. Employee removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10717575

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820550

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks for the dish machine soiled. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the lobster. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sharping stone stored in the hand washing sink next to the dishwasher. Employee removed the stone. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw sushi fish on the menu not identified as raw. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735159

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Employee cleaned the ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip stored next to food in the dry storage area. Owner removed the strip. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482483

  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employees washed their hands and rewashed the dishes . 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. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not in the original packaging stored over raw salmon in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager placed the chicken below the salmon. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clear soy base soup (111F - Hot Holding); Meso soup (110F - Hot Holding); stored in the heat well on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been in hot holding for approximately 3 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded the soups. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to chicken soup base on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed the bottles. Containers of stainless steel polished stored next to bottles of wine on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed the polish. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Par cooked boiled eggs served on the menu not identified as undercooked cooked. Establishment using paper menus, manager reprinted the menus during the inspection with a asterisk next to the consumer advisory and the menu item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356965

  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over containers of milk in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Manager placed the produce below the milk. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee placed raw salmon on the grill then handled clean equipment without washing there hands and changing gloves. Employee was informed then washed their hands and changed gloves and removed the equipment to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of cleaning fluid stored next to condiments on a dry storage rack in the back of the kitchen. Manager removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.