Aqua

711 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

Seafood

Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Aqua stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Among Key West restaurants, the typical score is 74; Aqua is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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

22-20-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop left on the top side of the machine, ice scoop was sent to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

10-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aqua last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aqua on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Aqua compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Aqua most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Aqua's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aqua 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 inspected?

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

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