Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Siesta Key Oyster Bar, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch raw fish, then cooking utensils prior to washing hands.
12A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed sandwich cutting board on reach in cooler top on cook line with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
82
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside top of interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white cutting board at first reach in cooler on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at server area by front bar, and in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
86
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
95
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line and reach in cooler just outside walk in cooler cold holding chicken wings47F, crab 60F, chopped egg 61F, spinach dip 63F, crab dip 61F, cooked lobster 46F, buttermilk 47F. Chef moved product into walk in freezer and called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine nozzles with debris inside.
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
58
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in pull out drawers on cook line cold holding blue cheese 50F, snapper 50F, crab 50F, chicken 52F sliced cheese 50F As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. ** Warning** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitation bucket at 400ppm. Corrected with manager to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed calamari defrosted at 80F. Product was defrosted within the hour and was ambient cooling. Manager iced and moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
64
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23. Operator renewed during inspection. ** Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed quaternary bucket at 0 ppm.
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in 4 pullout drawers on cook line Cold Holding Mahi 48F, Shrimp 47F, Hamburger 48F, Grouper 48F, Chicken 48F. Chef iced product and made service call. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Observed 2 at front bar and 1 at rear bar soda holster without waste lines.
29-17-4
58
Sep 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Jalapeño Beer Cheese Soup from day before at 61F. Employee discarded.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer across Hand wash sink. Employee removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed paint peeling from ceiling in dry storage.
36-32-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Employee removed labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.Observed wet rags under cutting boards in preparation area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
64
Apr 28, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in Hand wash sink by Dishwashing Machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Observed no signed employee agreements. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black debris on white chute guard on inside ice machine. Manager corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on plastic food pans above Dishwashing Machine storage shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
74
Apr 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Spinach dip 54F, and Corn Mix 50F. Cook moved product to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed vomit plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in Hand wash sink next to dish machine area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary.
16-37-1
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreements. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above ice machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food pans on shelf near back door wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic food pans.
16-46-4
47
Jan 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Dec 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Observed: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket at bar 0 ppm, Chef corrected to 200ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
22-53-4
Intermediate - Observed: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired Manager Kristen Hale and no proof of other manager. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food colander in sink with crushed ice. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle dish used on cooks line in Reachin Cooler in calamari bucket. Chef corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-01-5
Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured co2 tank behind kitchen. Chef corrected by securing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-11-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint peeling on ceiling in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-32-5
Basic - Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in woman’s bathroom. **Warning** Priority: Basic
32-12-5
Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic cups by bar wait station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
24-08-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken sliding door on top of ice machine located outside. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-11-5
Basic - Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of Reachin Cooler expo line. **Warning** Priority: Basic
29-49-6
50
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint peeling from ceiling in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards near back door with stains and cut marks. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups at wait station next to bar wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed plastic drink glasses wet nesting at wait station next to bar. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in back of restaurant with broken sliding door. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in storage area with old labels. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed old labels stuck on plastic tubs. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Siesta Key Oyster Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Siesta Key Oyster Bar on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Siesta Key Oyster Bar?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Siesta Key Oyster Bar.
How does Siesta Key Oyster Bar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Siesta Key Oyster Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Siesta Key Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Siesta Key Oyster Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Siesta Key Oyster Bar 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 Siesta Key Oyster Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Siesta Key Oyster Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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