Aquamarine
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2023, Aquamarine has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw fish stored over hotdogs bottom cooler under grill . Operator switch it . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the fryer at the make line .
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers used to stored lettuce bottom of make table . Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink at the expo station. Operator posted . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All of them at the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of reach-in freezer.
14-11-5
67
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water faucet at wait station hand sink
29-11-4
95
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored on top of raw shredded and fish at the reach-in cooler under the stove . Operator switch it . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of coffee and water stored at the bottom of prep table . Operator sir of the side on a separate pen . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink Bar area . **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
78
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insects by the 3 compartment sink not landing to any food . Next announcement visit per supervisor.
35A-02-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware at the storage area by the 3 compartment sink .
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Lunch box stored at the reach-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles front of the employee hand sink at the expedite area .
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink at the expadit area . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Operator called engineering and he did fix it . **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
67
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline soiled with food stain. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site, - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing watch at cookline, **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at bar hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwash lettuce over wash produce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
67
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline soiled with food stain. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwash lettuce over wash produce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site, - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing watch at cookline, **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at bar hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
67
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In center reach in cooler on cook line hummus (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding);
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw beef over hotdogs. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aquamarine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aquamarine on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aquamarine?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Aquamarine.
How does Aquamarine compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Aquamarine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Aquamarine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aquamarine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aquamarine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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