Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
82
Score
Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 31, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Ellenton restaurant scores 78. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed the towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under the counter in the front counter area next to the hand wash sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the beer reach in cooler in the bar area soiled soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor of walk in cooler #2. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
82
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to liquor bottles in the bar area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +500ppm quaternary. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 250ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw ground beef, changed gloves and handled a clean plate without washing their hands. Employee removed the plate to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves. Employee handled raw fish, changed gloves and handled a clean plate without washing their hands. Employee removed the plate to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a preparation table in the kitchen. Manager removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in walk in cooler #2.
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in beer cooler in the bar area soiled,
22-16-4
50
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents though out the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
95
Sep 11, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat vegetables in the reach in cooler on the right side of the walk in cooler. Manager removed the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of liquid in the bar area. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents though out the kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting zucchini before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut zucchini. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Mar 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at bar. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue grooved cutting board on food line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
86
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing. Sanitizer bucket empty. Operator replaced and machine tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade area of can opener. soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in cornmeal container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
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 mahi being thawed with no slit in bag.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board on food line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed unfinished patch of floor going from food line to prep area.
36-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles in kitchen not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner stored next to food under a preparation table in the kitchen. Manager removed the cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Removed the can opener to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee removed the utensils to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls above the heat wells on the cook line soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton.
How does Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?
Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Ellenton average of 78.
Has Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton is inspected around three times per year on average.
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