Aqua Rosso
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2024
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Aqua Rosso has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 26, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Aqua Rosso's 45 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers of heavy cream at walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of sugar container soiled with old food debris. Employee began removing product to clean and sanitize container. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink near 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handles soiled with old food debris. Located across from bathroom and at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelf underneath preparation table.
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil and liquid margarine stored on floor near slicer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling near walk in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill with heavy accumulation of old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of rice and brown sugar not covered at front of cook line. Person in charge covered products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Person in charge set up new chlorine solution. Final reading, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
45
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 48 oz can of brown gravy dented and rusted on shelf at dry storage area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peas stored in non food grade bag at reach in freezer across from cook line.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onion (54F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, less than 10 minutes. Employee began reheating product to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of sugar container soiled near cook line. Observed rice scoop handle soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at ware washing area. Manager replenished paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans not inverted at storage area.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris between stoves at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Observed rice container lid missing at front line. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil and mayonnaise stored on floor at preparation areas.
08B-38-4
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 soiled scoop handle touching rice inside container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves at cook line soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
39
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food employees washing hands at 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food employees washing hands at 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rice container soiled in front of cook line. Observed stored utensils soiled on shelves near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed interior of rice container soiled in front of cook line. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves underneath preparation tables near 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed cardboard lining shelves underneath preparation tables near 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with dust and food debris throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed ceiling soiled with dust and food debris throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and beverage on preparation table at cook line. Employee removed items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed employee beverage on slicer. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed no lid provided for brown rice container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed no lid provided for brown rice container. **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of mayonnaise and potatoes stored in floor at walk in cooler. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on floor near cook line and at preparation areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed containers of mayonnaise and potatoes stored in floor at walk in cooler. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on floor near cook line and at preparation areas. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling in front of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed hole in ceiling in front of cook line. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
61
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food employee touch phone and then began portioning soup. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce stored inside garbage bag at walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef liver and raw pork at reach in cooler at cook line. Discussed with employee. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (129F - Cooling) at room temperature across from walk in cooler. As per employee products were removed from walk in cooler for cleaning for approximately 10 minutes. Observed Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per employee for 20 minutes. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at room temperature near cook line. As per employee for approximately 10 minutes. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of sliced beets and 3 cans of baked beans with rust at storage shelves at preparation area. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food employees washing hands at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rice container soiled in front of cook line. Observed stored utensils soiled on shelves near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board, container and coffee machine stored over hand sink at ware washing area. Employee removed items. Also observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom and ar hand sink near ware washing area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed no hot or cold running water available when valves are open at hand sink at ware washing area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup stored inside container of cheese at single door reach in cooler below slicer. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves underneath preparation tables near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with dust and food debris throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and beverage on preparation table at cook line. Employee removed items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employees portioning and preparing food not wearing hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed no lid provided for brown rice container. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of mayonnaise and potatoes stored in floor at walk in cooler. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on floor near cook line and at preparation areas. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling in front of cook line. **Warning**
36-24-5
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 handle touching flour inside container. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Observed plumbing leading to hand sink in disrepair. Observed pipes disconnected and covered with plastic bag. **Warning**
29-11-4
15
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Containers soiled at cook line
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box with poultry stored in walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Cook line.
38-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aqua Rosso last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aqua Rosso on file is from Dec 26, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aqua Rosso?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Aqua Rosso.
How does Aqua Rosso compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Aqua Rosso most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Aqua Rosso's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aqua Rosso have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Aqua Rosso 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 Aqua Rosso inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aqua Rosso is inspected around three times per year on average.
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