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AMY STAR IZAKAYA SIESTA KEY

AMY STAR IZAKAYA SIESTA KEY has 9 health inspections on file for its SIESTA KEY location, with an overall rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 9 reports on file

230 Avenida Madera
Florida, 34242
Siesta Key Village
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/5/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13588585

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 3 basic

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Employee corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in water next to rice at 69F. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no hand wash sign in ladies room. Emailed manager sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training certificates for Juan and Chino.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.Observed at hand sink across from dish machine.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Wiwat Mounhaviseth expired 2025.

12/4/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13587516

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler on cook line towards wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Did not observe chlorine test kit. Manager ordered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**

12/3/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13478693

Facility Temporarily Closed

4 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises.Observed 2 dead roaches 1 in oven and 1 on counter on cook line. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler on cook line towards wall. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed on cook line towards wall. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and fish defrosting in standing water. Cook placed under running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licenses expired 12/1/2025.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 5 live roaches 3 under oven and 2 under reach in cooler on cook line. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in lower reach in cooler at sushi bar, yellowtail 45F, yellowfin 46F. Cook iced fish. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed soft shell crab and shrimp with no time mark. Cooked within an hour. Operator added to time plan. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Did not observe chlorine test kit. Manager ordered. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed sink by dish machine Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed at hand sink by dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.Observed spray bottle unlabeled on cook line. Cook corrected by labeling. Corrected On-Site Warning

7/30/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10943119

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on cornstarch container on cook line.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage behind shared dumpster with plaza.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no interior thermometer in walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line at entrance.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.Observed can of raid under dish machine on shelf.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap or paper towels at hand sink across from dish machine.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed blank forms for time plan. Advised operator to complete.

2/24/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8831923

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed hand wash sink and 1 stall out of order in ladies room.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed no handle deli container in rice and sugar in bulk bins. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils on cook line in 72F water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

7/17/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8756244

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 16-10-4:Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process.Observed buildup of soap suds after final rinse.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed glass stationary dish machine and large ice machine not working.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fish and ice on floor in walk in freezer.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils stored in 80F water by sushi rice in front of cooking line. Employee removed from water. Educated employee about water storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed loose faucet on hand sink near dish pit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

3/21/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8531380

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed ceiling tile damaged with approximately 5-6" hole in front of cook line.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink next to hand wash sink on cook line.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed broken gasket on first reachin cooler on cook line.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Shared dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed faucet not secured on hand wash sink near dishwashing machine. Faucet does work though. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed various fish in bus bucket defrosting without running water.
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed ladder in front and vase in hand wash sink next to private sushi dining area. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to 4 door reachin freezer. Employee showed me cloth towel. After education, employee added paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Emailed operator oyster consumer advisory. **Corrective Action Taken**

10/20/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8531052

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 7 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle deli container used for rice, salt, and sugar bulk bins. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed wet nesting of stacked drink glasses at wait station next to kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed cases of fish on floor in Walkin Freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage buildup behind shared dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food debris on microwave handle near sushi bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed faucet in disrepair next to Dishwashing Machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on can opener blade. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

10/19/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8367144

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int, 9 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle deli container used for rice, salt, and sugar bulk bins.
  • 06-09-1: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 and escobar in Reachin Cooler at sushi station still in sealed package. Employee cut package. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed wet nesting of stacked drink glasses at wait station next to kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed cases of fish on floor in Walkin Freezer .
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage buildup behind shared dumpster.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign in ladies bathroom. Emailed manager sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food debris on microwave handle near sushi bar.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed faucet in disrepair next to Dishwashing Machine.
  • 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 manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on can opener blade.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 11-26-1: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.Emailed manager who printed. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot. Observed no hot water for establishment. Warning