ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR ELLENTON
1525 E 51 AVE, Ellenton FL 34222 · 941-761-7797
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Butter Chips in bowl at bar measuring (78F - Cold Holding). Manager discarded butter.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored on top of beer keg in walk in cooler. Manager corrected storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Butter Chips in bowl at bar measuring (78F - Cold Holding). Manager discarded butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter Chips in bowl at bar measuring (78F - Cold Holding). Manager discarded butter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle storing sanitizer under fryer counter without proper labeling.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle on scoop stored in rice container in walk in cooler.manager removed scoop.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler in back of kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind fryer soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice Buildup on fan guard and floor of walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed Crab legs in walk in freezer uncovered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored next to slicer in kitchen.
Dec 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor of walk in cooler #2.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed the towels.
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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the beer reach in cooler in the bar area soiled soiled.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to liquor bottles in the bar area. Employee removed the bottle.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +500ppm quaternary. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 250ppm quaternary.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle.
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in walk in cooler #2.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in beer cooler in the bar area soiled,
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents though out the kitchen soiled.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of liquid in the bar area. Manager removed the bottle.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents though out the kitchen soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting zucchini before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut zucchini.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom left side of exterior door in liquor room.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked missing tile in front of fryers. Observed broken tile at rear exterior kitchen door.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at bar. Manager labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue grooved cutting board on food line.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade area of can opener. soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in cornmeal container. Operator removed.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board on food line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed unfinished patch of floor going from food line to prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles in kitchen not labeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.