AMY STAR IZAKAYA SIESTA KEY

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training certificates for Juan and Chino.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.Observed at hand sink across from dish machine.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Wiwat Mounhaviseth expired 2025.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Employee corrected. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in water next to rice at 69F. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no hand wash sign in ladies room. Emailed manager sign. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Did not observe chlorine test kit. Manager ordered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler on cook line towards wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.Observed can of raid under dish machine on shelf.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap or paper towels at hand sink across from dish machine.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed blank forms for time plan. Advised operator to complete.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on cornstarch container on cook line.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage behind shared dumpster with plaza.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no interior thermometer in walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line at entrance.

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed hand wash sink and 1 stall out of order in ladies room.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed no handle deli container in rice and sugar in bulk bins. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils on cook line in 72F water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process.Observed buildup of soap suds after final rinse.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed glass stationary dish machine and large ice machine not working.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fish and ice on floor in walk in freezer.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils stored in 80F water by sushi rice in front of cooking line. Employee removed from water. Educated employee about water storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed loose faucet on hand sink near dish pit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed ladder in front and vase in hand wash sink next to private sushi dining area. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to 4 door reachin freezer. Employee showed me cloth towel. After education, employee added paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Emailed operator oyster consumer advisory. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed ceiling tile damaged with approximately 5-6" hole in front of cook line.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink next to hand wash sink on cook line.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed broken gasket on first reachin cooler on cook line.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Shared dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed faucet not secured on hand wash sink near dishwashing machine. Faucet does work though. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed various fish in bus bucket defrosting without running water.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on can opener blade. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle deli container used for rice, salt, and sugar bulk bins. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed wet nesting of stacked drink glasses at wait station next to kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed cases of fish on floor in Walkin Freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage buildup behind shared dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food debris on microwave handle near sushi bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed faucet in disrepair next to Dishwashing Machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Time Extended

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at sushi bar over 200 ppm. Employee corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at bar with debris.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand wash sink behind sushi area . Employee corrected by adding towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand wash sink behind sushi bar. Employee corrected by adding soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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 fish in the Walkin Cooler and Reachin Cooler on cooks line not cut or removed from packaging. Educated manager about protocol. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on dumpster shared with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of Reachin Cooler on back left of cook line. Employee corrected by removing water.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Did not observe parasite destruction for tilapia or letter of pellet fed and farm raised for salmon. Educated Manager about requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Manager will call for letter. Time Extended

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed no paperwork from supplier stating salmon is farm raised and pellet fed in order to serve undercooked.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored in Walkin Cooler over ginger. Employee corrected by immediately moving eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Sushi Rice 71F over 4 hour time limit.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp at 45 F and Tuna at 51F at sushi bar for less than 1 hour. Manager removed to the freezer. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed 5 lb. Rice cooked at 8am observed at 12:30. Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at bar and can opener with debris. Manager corrected by immediately cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for Dishwashing Machine

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at sushi station and by Dishwashing Machine .

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at sushi area and by Dishwashing Machine . Manager corrected by adding soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Reachin Freezer and Walkin Freezer , prepared food noodles, chicken, brown rice without date mark. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed debris on Reachin Freezer at end of cooks line. Employee corrected by cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee plate on cooks line.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage behind dumpster shared in plaza.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed broken light shield in dry storage area.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no proper ambient thermometer inside Reachin Cooler at entrance to sushi bar.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy buildup of grease on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of Reach in cooler at entrance to sushi station.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed mop sink without a vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed dumplings, chicken, and fish in Reach in freezer at end of cooks line without date marking.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards stained in kitchen area. Observed buildup of debris in soda nozzle at the bar. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade. Employee corrected by cleaning. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan cover.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance on 2 ceiling vents in dish pit area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reachin cooler under microwave on cooks line with buildup of debris on gaskets. Observed grease buildup behind cooking equipment on floor on cooking line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed drain plug missing on one of the dumpsters shared by businesses in plaza.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.