SIESTA KEY OYSTER BAR
5238 OCEAN BLVD, Sarasota FL 34242 · 941-346-5443
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23. Operator renewed during inspection.
★ 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--2024029577 | Apr 16, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles at bar. Bartender corrected by cleaning.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed small white cutting board on top of reach in cooler board with cut marks. Employee removed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic container with chicken wing stored inside. Chef replaced container.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
Dec 22, 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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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.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at server area by front bar, and in kitchen. Employee removed.
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine nozzles with debris inside.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Open dumpster lid.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on walk in cooler fan covers.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs and bacon over coleslaw in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 8"x6" hole in wall by dish machine pre rinse area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed chef knife between wall and preparation table by back door to kitchen. Manager relocated.
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitation bucket at 400ppm. Corrected with manager to 200 ppm.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Apr 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23. Operator renewed during inspection.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Observed 2 at front bar and 1 at rear bar soda holster without waste lines.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed paint peeling from ceiling in dry storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.Observed wet rags under cutting boards in preparation area. Employee removed.
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.
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.