NAMO IZAKAYA
1439 MAIN ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-362-3332
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024005533 | Dec 12, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef removed from the commercial packaging stored over Cooked pork in the reach in freezer next to the cook line. Manager removed the beef.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Rice on time as a public health control in the sushi area with no time no time mark. Chef stated the rice was on time as a public health control for approximately 1 hour. Chef placed a time mark on the rice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on the dry storage shelf. Manager removed the bottles.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 200ppm quaternary.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat noodles in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager removed the noodles. Raw shell eggs stored over miso soup in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the eggs.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the chicken below the beef.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the wiping cloth sanitizer.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Cases of bottled drinks stored on the floor in soiled boxes next to the ice machine. Manager removed the bottles from the boxes and placed them on a shelf next.
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of bamboo shoots and 1 can of coconut milk dented at the seams. Manager set the cans aside for a refund.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over unwashed cabbage in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager removed the fish. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed green onions in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager removed the eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Box of laundry soap stored on top of a case of sake in the dry storage area. Manager removed the soap.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in the hand wash sink next to the dish machine. Employee removed the bucket.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior of the microwave on the cook line rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed the towels in a sanitizer solution.
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the lobster.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sharping stone stored in the hand washing sink next to the dishwasher. Employee removed the stone.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw sushi fish on the menu not identified as raw.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks for the dish machine soiled.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip stored next to food in the dry storage area. Owner removed the strip.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager removed the eggs.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Employee cleaned the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Dec 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employees washed their hands and rewashed the dishes.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the chicken.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not in the original packaging stored over raw salmon in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager placed the chicken below the salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clear soy base soup (111F - Hot Holding); Meso soup (110F - Hot Holding); stored in the heat well on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been in hot holding for approximately 3 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded the soups.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to chicken soup base on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed the bottles. Containers of stainless steel polished stored next to bottles of wine on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed the polish.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Par cooked boiled eggs served on the menu not identified as undercooked cooked. Establishment using paper menus, manager reprinted the menus during the inspection with a asterisk next to the consumer advisory and the menu item.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee placed raw salmon on the grill then handled clean equipment without washing there hands and changing gloves. Employee was informed then washed their hands and changed gloves and removed the equipment to be sanitized.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of cleaning fluid stored next to condiments on a dry storage rack in the back of the kitchen. Manager removed the bottles.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over containers of milk in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Manager placed the produce below the milk.
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.