Aqua Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
55
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Aqua Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Aqua Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed carry out Thank you bag market with bread inside. Employee replaced the bag for a food grade bag immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French toast (57F - Cold Holding) outside the cooler for around 1 hr . Employee immediately placed it inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at the ware washing area. Employee restocked it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage container on prep table in the kitchen. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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 spoon handle touching the dry cranberries , chocolate chips and granola. Person in charge corrected the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water dispenser system in disrepair at the 3 compartment sink. Engineering Department already ordered it. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing at room temperature. Employee moved it to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
55
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt at 47 F for less than 4 hrs. Employee placed it in ice water . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket blocking hand sink at the ware washing area. Employee moved the mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food without identification. Person in charge segregated it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula in standing water at 70 F. Employee discarded the water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
67
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical product not labeled. As per employee , sanitizer . Employee labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean pot left on the hand sink at the ware washing area. Cook moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon plastic containers on the floor ( in front of the walk in cooler)
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the kitchen hand sink.
31B-04-4
67
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching dirty dishes and then, handling clean utensils. Without handwashing. All crew was explained about handwashing . Employee washed his hands . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (48 F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49 F - Cold Holding); hamburger patty (46 F - Hot Holding); French toast batter (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line. As per employee for no more than 4 hrs. Food was placed in ice bath . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food container blocking the hand sink at the Warewashing area . Container was moved immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
58
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer on hose connection located at the mop sink. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified manager present and 4 employees engaged in food preparation or handling food.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing probe thermometer to check temperature.
05-08-4
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. Missing notification for new employee Cristian Castro.
11-26-1
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 commercially packaged salmon inside sealed bags already defrosted in the walk in cooler . Employee opened the bags . **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed seasoning container stored on the kitchen floor. Employee moved it to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons, tongs and spatulas inside standing water at 86 F . Employee discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed plates and bowls on the buffet area not properly protected. Operator was advised to buy sneeze guards .
24-11-4
52
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical inside bottle spray with no label . Employee labeled it .**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance on ice chute located by the kitchen door.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup used to dispense brown rice. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Cooler in front of the cook line. As per manager, the gaskets were ordered already.** Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water ( water at 76 F). **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Canadian bacon thawing at ambient temperature. Explained the employee the correct procedure. Food was moved . **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
70
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs above lines inside walk in cooler . Manager inverted them . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener. Employee cleaned it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed at the reach in cooler located in front of the oven.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed on oven handle. All tongs were moved . **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside standing water at 111 F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aqua Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aqua Restaurant on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aqua Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aqua Restaurant.
How does Aqua Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Aqua Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Aqua Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Aqua Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aqua Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Aqua Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aqua Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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