Island Ocean Star
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
86
Score
Island Ocean Star has been inspected six times since 2023. On Oct 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Anna Maria restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used for a scoop in seaweed salad in kitchen at server area. Operator removed solo cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of table in kitchen with surface rust.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup in seaweed salad. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation surface next to clean dishes. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed lid open on grease receptacle. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Educated operator on where to store in-use tongs. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
82
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over shrimp in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved beef below shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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. Observed no prof of employees health reporting agreements. E-mailed copy to operator. Operator printed and had all employee read and sign employees health reporting agreements. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice being held on time without any written plan. E-mailed operator time as a public health control paperwork . Operator filled out paper work during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
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 handle of scoop in flour on cook line. Operator moved handle above flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hands at handwashing sinks being used in sushi area. E- Mailed copy of employees must wash hand signs to operator. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
61
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork dumplings on the cook line cooler and observed raw fish over soy sauce in the walk-in cooler. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed no letter stating that their salmon has been farmed raised and pellet fed. **Warning**
01D-08-5
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. Observed no signed agreements. Emailed operator a copy and he began to have his employees fill them out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the sushi hand wash sink being used to wash a container. Instructed the operator on the proper uses. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for the bar sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
55
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a shelf on the cook line. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the eggs below the produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.
11-07-5
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 handouts to the operator.
11-27-4
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. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out one form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sushi salmon and yellow fin tuna on the sushi line with no date mark. Manager stated the fish had been prepared on 11/12. Manager placed a date mark on the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in the sushi reach in cooler.
05-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Ocean Star last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Ocean Star on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Ocean Star?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Island Ocean Star.
How does Island Ocean Star compare to other restaurants in Anna Maria?
Island Ocean Star most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Anna Maria average of 83.
Has Island Ocean Star's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Ocean Star have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Island Ocean Star 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 Island Ocean Star inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Ocean Star is inspected around three times per year on average.
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