Aqua Seafood & Steaks

862 5 Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Aqua Seafood & Steaks 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Naples sits at 81, putting Aqua Seafood & Steaks on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine 00ppm, sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and started setting up triple sink until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris near dishmachine area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at bar area. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
74
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored with liquor bottle at bar. Operator removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled with grease near by hood.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over clean containers at prep area. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at prep area. Operator removed ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink leaking to floor at server station.
29-08-4
64
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
58
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 20 flying insects in main bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken over sauces and cooked vegetables. Educated operator on proper storage and operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen by cook line. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen by cook line with no hot water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed tool box and back pack stored above food and clean pans. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
58
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the main bar. Had bartender to label the sanitizer bottle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times with soap, rags and spray bottle stored inside at the little bar on the right hand side of the establishment as you walk in. Bartender removed the items from inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the little bar on the right side of the establishment. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser on the bar near where guest can reach. Had bartender to move so out reach of guest at the main bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on shelf next to the walk in cooler. Operator labeled the container that contains sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
61
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aqua Seafood & Steaks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aqua Seafood & Steaks on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aqua Seafood & Steaks?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aqua Seafood & Steaks.

How does Aqua Seafood & Steaks compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Aqua Seafood & Steaks most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.

Has Aqua Seafood & Steaks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aqua Seafood & Steaks have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aqua Seafood & Steaks 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 Seafood & Steaks inspected?

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