Aqua's

1850 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Aqua's has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 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 two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Aqua's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment without probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without chemical test strips.
16-37-1
82
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pull pants up with gloved hands and proceed to handle cooking equipment. Employee removed gloves washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment cooking chicken on outdoor portable grill without plan review. Operator stated he used until his griddle was seasoned properly. Operator removed chicken and grill and proceeded to cook on truck. Operator stated he did not want to make changes to plan. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed Mobile food truck without vehicle license number on background of truck.
50-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last Inspection not available.
51-18-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of Jasmine rice stored on the floor. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Dec 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one
31B-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aqua's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aqua's on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aqua's?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aqua's.

How does Aqua's compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Aqua's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Aqua's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aqua's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.