Aqua Cafe

4600 W Bay Blvd, Estero, FL 33928

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Aqua Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Aqua Cafe's latest score of 86 sits above the Estero average of 82. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soup like ceramic bowl in the cornstarch. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed utensils on the cook line in standing water of 98F, operator removed utensils to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in on the cook line soiled.

23-03-4

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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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 still in factory packaging. Operator removed from package. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on top of reach in cooler. Operator moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink with insufficient pressure to properly wash hands.

27-19-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.

10-20-4

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 large co2 tanks not secured in outside liquor storage area next to bar.

51-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at outside sink in bar area next to frozen drink machine. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aqua Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aqua Cafe on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Aqua Cafe compare to other restaurants in Estero?

Aqua Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Estero average of 82.

Has Aqua Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aqua Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aqua Cafe 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 Aqua Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aqua Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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