Anna Maria Oyster Bar North Port
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
45
Score
Anna Maria Oyster Bar North Port has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “single-use gloves not changed as needed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Anna Maria Oyster Bar North Port's 45 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw grouper stored over sauce squeeze bottles in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The raw grouper was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean dishware without changing gloves and washing hands. Observed an employee wearing gloves touch clothing then handle food to be cooked without changing gloves and washing hands. The operator educated the employees on proper gloves and handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) on the server expo line. The operator stated the butter packets had been held for approximately 3 hours. Observed hush puppy mix (66F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the mix had been held out for approximately 3 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the above potentially hazardous foods. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of stainless steel cleaner stored on a shelf near foods at the server expo line. The operator properly stored the chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for dry calamari breading. The operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the server station at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for hush puppy mix not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
31B-04-4
45
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food stains on it.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink like substance in ice machine on shield. Observed chef cleaning machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves throughout board in prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler in make area.
14-11-5
Basic - Iced tea dispenser / Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed black mold like substance by nozzles in server station, on soda dispenser. Observed Server cleaning soda dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
22-13-5
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 scoop in flour with handle not stored in up right position. Observed Chef storing properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in prep area, gasket soiled with food debris. Observed Chef cleaning gasket. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed seafood liquid on bottom of reach in cooler. Observed Chef cleaning spillage. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
64
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in server station, handwashing sink being used to dump tea and coffee. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a portion cup being used as a scoop for croutons. Observed operator remove and discard portion cup. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on stand up, reach in coolers soiled, food debris on back sides of handles of handles.Observed employee cleaning back side of handle. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
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 tuna thawing in walk in, in original packaging without cuts in packaging. Observed employee placing cuts into packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with score marks on them.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs hanging on oven door. Observed employee remove tongs and put into dish for washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen, soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. Observed employees cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tortillas in cambro without identifying label. Observed employee labeling containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Oct 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna poke bowl with no reminder leading to the consumer advisory. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator stated tags were marked with the day box was opened. Observed some tags missing date. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
74
Oct 24, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hoses for detergent and sanitizer submerged in water at the three compartment sink. The operator cut the hoses allowing proper air gap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-44-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flies in the kitchen near a dish rack with clean equipment. Observed 4 flies in the prep area. Observed approximately 12 small flies on a window near the entrance to the restaurant. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle a soiled wiping cloth then handle clean cut lettuce. The operator discarded the lettuce. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator voluntarily discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a chlorine sanitizer bucket with a solution exceeding 200 ppm stored near unwashed onions in the prep area. The operator discarded the solution and properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator stated tags were marked with the day box was opened. Observed some tags missing date. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink blocked by detergent containers. The operator moved the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a handwashing sink behind the bar used as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna poke bowl with no reminder leading to the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelet. The employee removed the jewelry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for coleslaw not stored above the food on the server expo line. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use oyster knife and protective gloves stored in 71F standing water. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Shells of oysters/clams/mussels/crabs shucked onsite used to serve food more than once. Observed schucked oyster shells stored in water at the raw bar. The operator stated the shells are reused for garnish. **Warning**
25-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-use straws stored on the floor in the server station. The operator properly stored the straws. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor behind the bar. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the bar. **Warning**
29-17-4
20
May 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anna Maria Oyster Bar North Port last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Anna Maria Oyster Bar North Port on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Anna Maria Oyster Bar North Port?
Across the inspection record, “single-use gloves not changed as needed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Anna Maria Oyster Bar North Port.
How does Anna Maria Oyster Bar North Port compare to other restaurants in North Port?
Anna Maria Oyster Bar North Port most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.
Has Anna Maria Oyster Bar North Port's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Anna Maria Oyster Bar North Port have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Anna Maria Oyster Bar North Port means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Anna Maria Oyster Bar North Port inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Anna Maria Oyster Bar North Port is inspected around three times per year on average.
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