ISLAND OCEAN STAR INC
902 S BAY BLVD, Anna Maria FL 34216 · 944.504.0446
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,140
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017011950 | Feb 21, 2017 | Apr 3, 2017 | $500 |
| 7--2015029101 | Jun 17, 2015 | Jul 29, 2015 | $640 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved item to shelf. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Operator moved handle above ice. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket on the floor in the bar area. Operator moved sanitizer bucket off the floor. Priority: Basic
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of table in kitchen with surface rust.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup in seaweed salad. Operator removed cup.
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.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed lid open on grease receptacle. Operator closed lid.
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.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster. Operator closed lid.
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for the bar sink.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in the sushi reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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