Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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**
16-37-1
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**
14-11-5
86
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licenses expired 12/1/2025.
50-17-3
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**
35A-05-4
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**
03A-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**
03F-02-5
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**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed sink by dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed at hand sink by dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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**
41-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises.Observed 2 dead roaches 1 in oven and 1 on counter on cook line. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler on cook line towards wall. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
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**
29-49-6
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**
06-01-5
29
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.Observed can of raid under dish machine on shelf.
41-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap or paper towels at hand sink across from dish machine.
31B-03-4
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.
03F-10-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on cornstarch container on cook line.
14-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage behind shared dumpster with plaza.
33-19-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no interior thermometer in walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line at entrance.
29-49-6
55
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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**
14-01-5
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**
24-08-4
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**
08B-38-4
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**
33-19-4
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**
33-11-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
29-08-4
58
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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**
11-26-1
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**
27-16-4
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.
14-01-5
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**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed wet nesting of stacked drink glasses at wait station next to kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed cases of fish on floor in Walkin Freezer .
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage buildup behind shared dumpster.
33-19-4
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**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food debris on microwave handle near sushi bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed faucet in disrepair next to Dishwashing Machine.
29-08-4
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**
33-11-4
39
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at sushi bar over 200 ppm. Employee corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at bar with debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand wash sink behind sushi area . Employee corrected by adding towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand wash sink behind sushi bar. Employee corrected by adding soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of Reachin Cooler on back left of cook line. Employee corrected by removing water.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
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 fish in the Walkin Cooler and Reachin Cooler on cooks line not cut or removed from packaging. Educated manager about protocol. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on dumpster shared with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
50
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Sushi Bar lo boy Reachin Cooler Ambient 49F, Lobster Tail 46F, Salmon 45F . Employee moved product to Freezer. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Did not observe parasite destruction for tilapia or letter of pellet fed and farm raised for salmon. Educated Manager about requirements. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 100 ppm on cooks line. Cook corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-53-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Did not observe and employee training certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no closed receptacle in ladies room. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drink glasses stored above soda machine in wait station wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour bag stored on floor at front wait station. Cook corrected by removing to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in steam table utensils in water 85F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster shared with stores in plaza. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in lo boy Reachin Cooler at sushi bar. Also, observed water standing on Walkin Cooler floor dripping from compressor area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key.
Has Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key 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 Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key is inspected around three times per year on average.
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