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Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant

19750 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents throughout kitchen soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Venice restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 small flying insects landing on soiled dishes at dishwasher area. Observed 2 small flying insects but back door area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed spice racks at cooks line on sides of make tables next to hand wash sink expos the food to splashing. **Warning**
08B-54-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed double oven with heavy build of grease and food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed plastic forks grease build on wall by double oven which is not located under hood vent. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed employee beverage jugs of oil stored on floor by dry storage shelf. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents throughout kitchen soiled with heavy accumulated dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cooks line. **Warning**
21-38-4
61
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles handing on rack in kitchen over clean silverware. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 47.5 lbs reduced oxygen package swordfish in Walk-in cooler and walk-in-freezer. Operator stated it was fresh and not frozen before or during packaging onsite. Operator voluntarily disposed of of all swordfish. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 47.5 lbs reduced oxygen package swordfish in Walk-in cooler and walk-in-freezer. Operator stated it was fresh and not frozen before or during packaging onsite. Operator voluntarily disposed of of all swordfish.
03G-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment does not have a variance for doing reduced oxygen packaging of fresh fish onsite.
03G-43-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment does not have a HACCP plan for processing fresh fish with reduced oxygen packaging.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen packed fish not properly labeled with high contrast labels on all individual items.
03G-06-5
Basic - Ceiling vent by ice machine soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep tables and counter in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters by ice machine not inverted or protected. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
41
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (48F - Cold Holding); smoked mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding) at cooks line. Observed operator state food was removed from Walk-in cooler 45 minutes prior, operater returned food items to Walk-in cooler. Rechecked items 30 minutes later pork 40F cold holding, smoked mozzarella 42F cold holding. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw chicken and scallops. Observed operator move chicken to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counter at cooks line and dish washer area. Observed operator remove beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Plastic cup with no handle used to dispense food at salad station.
14-01-5
55
Nov 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents throughout kitchen soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant.

How does Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 78.

Has Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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