AMY STAR IZAKAYA SIESTA KEY
230 AVENIDA MADERA · SIESTA KEY · Sarasota County · FL 34242
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand sink at bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: Observed strainer in hand sink at bar/sushi area. **Time Extended**
53B-10-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth and date of training. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: Did not observe any completed certificates. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: Did not observe any food handler certificates **Admin Complaint**
Basic 4
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed dust on ceiling tile in dishmachine area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on walkin cooler floor due to leak in compressor. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
10-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in 80F water at sushi bar and whisk in 86F water on cook line. Employees removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: Observed wink at end of cook line in 65F water. **Time Extended**
38-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed 2 light fixtures in dishmachine area missing covers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 4:45 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.