Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key

Last inspected:

230 Avenida Madera, Siesta Key, FL 34242
Overview

Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key was emergency-closed on December 3, 2025 for roach activity. The 150-seat Japanese restaurant in Siesta Key has been inspected 20 times since 2016, accumulating 164 violations — an average of 8.2 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited across multiple inspections, including employee health reporting (appearing in at least 2 inspections), handwashing procedures and facilities (4+ inspections), food contact surface contamination (6+ inspections), and improper cooking temperatures (5+ inspections). Chemical storage violations recurred in at least 3 inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. The December 3, 2025 inspection that preceded the emergency closure documented 30 violations including 4 high-priority findings and resulted in an emergency order recommendation. A callback inspection on December 4, 2025 found 6 violations and achieved compliance. The most recent inspection on February 5, 2026 documented 9 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: December 3, 2025 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
164Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 8.2 violations / inspection 8.2 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 12:00:00

Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2025086470 $400.00 Dec 3, 2025 Fort Lauderdale

Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key last inspected?
Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key last shut down?
Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key was last shut down on December 3, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key?
The most frequently cited violations at Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key are: Proper sewage disposal, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key had?
Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key find?
Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key was most recently inspected on February 5, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key ever been shut down?
Yes, Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key been fined?
Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key in Siesta Key has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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