ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR NORTH PORT
14132 TAMIAMI TRAIL, North Port FL 34287 · 941.953.2164
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flies in the kitchen near a dish rack with clean equipment. Observed 4 flies in the prep area. Observed approximately 12 small flies on a window near the entrance to the restaurant.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sheet pans washed then rinsed and stacked to be stored without sanitizing. The operator sanitized the pans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding) in the low boy cooler on the cook line. The operator removed the container and placed it in the walk in cooler.
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. Observed butter held under time as public health control with no time marking. The operator stated the butter has been held for less than 4 hours and is put out at the same time everyday. The operator updated the time as public health control form.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for coleslaw on the expo line not stored above the food. The operator removed and replaced with a clean scoop.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth sanitizer solution for the bucket on the expo line at 0ppm. The operator discarded the solution and refilled with a solution at 200ppm.
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw grouper stored over sauce squeeze bottles in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The raw grouper was properly stored.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean dishware without changing gloves and washing hands. Observed an employee wearing gloves touch clothing then handle food to be cooked without changing gloves and washing hands. The operator educated the employees on proper gloves and handwashing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) on the server expo line. The operator stated the butter packets had been held for approximately 3 hours. Observed hush puppy mix (66F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the mix had been held out for approximately 3 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the above potentially hazardous foods. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of stainless steel cleaner stored on a shelf near foods at the server expo line. The operator properly stored the chemical.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for dry calamari breading. The operator removed the bowl.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the server station at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for hush puppy mix not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food stains on it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink like substance in ice machine on shield. Observed chef cleaning machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves throughout board in prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler in make area.
Iced tea dispenser / Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed black mold like substance by nozzles in server station, on soda dispenser. Observed Server cleaning soda dispenser.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in flour with handle not stored in up right position. Observed Chef storing properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in prep area, gasket soiled with food debris. Observed Chef cleaning gasket.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed seafood liquid on bottom of reach in cooler. Observed Chef cleaning spillage.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in server station, handwashing sink being used to dump tea and coffee.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a portion cup being used as a scoop for croutons. Observed operator remove and discard portion cup.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on stand up, reach in coolers soiled, food debris on back sides of handles of handles.Observed employee cleaning back side of handle.
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 thawing in walk in, in original packaging without cuts in packaging. Observed employee placing cuts into packaging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with score marks on them.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs hanging on oven door. Observed employee remove tongs and put into dish for washing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen, soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. Observed employees cleaning gaskets.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tortillas in cambro without identifying label. Observed employee labeling containers.
Oct 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator stated tags were marked with the day box was opened. Observed some tags missing date.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna poke bowl with no reminder leading to the consumer advisory.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the bar.
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hoses for detergent and sanitizer submerged in water at the three compartment sink. The operator cut the hoses allowing proper air gap.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flies in the kitchen near a dish rack with clean equipment. Observed 4 flies in the prep area. Observed approximately 12 small flies on a window near the entrance to the restaurant.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle a soiled wiping cloth then handle clean cut lettuce. The operator discarded the lettuce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator voluntarily discarded the rice.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a chlorine sanitizer bucket with a solution exceeding 200 ppm stored near unwashed onions in the prep area. The operator discarded the solution and properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator stated tags were marked with the day box was opened. Observed some tags missing date.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink blocked by detergent containers. The operator moved the containers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a handwashing sink behind the bar used as a dump sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna poke bowl with no reminder leading to the consumer advisory.
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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelet. The employee removed the jewelry.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for coleslaw not stored above the food on the server expo line. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use oyster knife and protective gloves stored in 71F standing water. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Shells of oysters/clams/mussels/crabs shucked onsite used to serve food more than once. Observed schucked oyster shells stored in water at the raw bar. The operator stated the shells are reused for garnish.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-use straws stored on the floor in the server station. The operator properly stored the straws.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the bar.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor behind the bar. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.