SIESTA KEY OYSTER BAR
SIESTA KEY OYSTER BAR in SARASOTA has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
5238 Ocean Boulevard
Florida, 34242
Sandy Hook
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13485813
- 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10936159
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on walk in cooler fan covers.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line and reach in cooler just outside walk in cooler cold holding chicken wings47F, crab 60F, chopped egg 61F, spinach dip 63F, crab dip 61F, cooked lobster 46F, buttermilk 47F. Chef moved product into walk in freezer and called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter at mop sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine nozzles with debris inside.
Inspection Date: 2/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8888216
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 8"x6" hole in wall by dish machine pre rinse area.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed chef knife between wall and preparation table by back door to kitchen. Manager relocated. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs and bacon over coleslaw in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8887727
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8783402
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed calamari defrosted at 80F. Product was defrosted within the hour and was ambient cooling. Manager iced and moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in pull out drawers on cook line cold holding blue cheese 50F, snapper 50F, crab 50F, chicken 52F sliced cheese 50F As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. ** Warning** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitation bucket at 400ppm. Corrected with manager to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
Inspection Date: 4/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8654552
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 4/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8381760
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Observed 2 at front bar and 1 at rear bar soda holster without waste lines.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23. Operator renewed during inspection. ** Admin Complaint** Corrected On-Site
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed quaternary bucket at 0 ppm.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in 4 pullout drawers on cook line Cold Holding Mahi 48F, Shrimp 47F, Hamburger 48F, Grouper 48F, Chicken 48F. Chef iced product and made service call. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 9/25/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505565
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed paint peeling from ceiling in dry storage.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.Observed wet rags under cutting boards in preparation area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Employee removed labels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Jalapeño Beer Cheese Soup from day before at 61F. Employee discarded.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer across Hand wash sink. Employee removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation