ACQUA ALTA
2454 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE 205, Clearwater FL 33759 · 727 303 3403
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor in employee restroom near dishwashing area in kitchen -3 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler opposite fryer
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025070938 | Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2016048533 | Sep 16, 2016 | Nov 21, 2016 | $1,240 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - Mushrooms 47 F at 2:20 pm in closed plastic container in cooler and cooked the previous night at 7:30 pm. Reviewed with the manager cooling methods and cooling procedures. Manager discarded discarded cooked mushrooms
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Mushrooms 47 F at 2:20 pm in closed plastic container in cooler cooked the previous night at 7:30 pm. Reviewed with manager methods and procedures. See stop sale. Manager discarded cooked mushrooms
Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw chicken 46 F in reach in cooler overnight. No temperatures taken this day. Manager discarded chicken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken 46 F in reach in cooler overnight. No temperatures taken this day. Manager discarded chicken
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 2 days previously in glass door cooler. Manager date marked milk
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager. Checked calibration of thermometer with operator
Sep 18, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. -Double stacked oven added to cook line, -Slicer, reach in coolers, table top oven added to back prep area near exit and storage room - freezers added in kitchen - hand wash sink removed from front counter area - area changed to wine storage - espresso machine added next to hand wash sink in front counter area near glasses storage
Sep 17, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. -Double stacked oven added to cook line, -Slicer, reach in coolers, table top oven added to back prep area near exit and storage room - freezers added in kitchen - hand wash sink removed from front counter area - area changed to wine storage - espresso machine added next to hand wash sink in front counter area near glasses storage
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on top of can goods in dry storage area -7 dead roach on floor in dry storage area -1 egg sack on gasket of reach in cooler opposite fryer at cook line -2 egg sack on floor in front of exit door -36 dead roaches on a sticky trap on the floor below dry storage shelf -15 dead in roach trap inside freezer by back exit door -10 dead roaches on sticky trap under double door cooler in dry storage area
Sep 16, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor in employee restroom near dishwashing area in kitchen -3 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler opposite fryer
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/. -Double stacked oven added to cook line, -Slicer, reach in coolers, table top oven added to back prep area near exit and storage room - freezers added in kitchen - hand wash sink removed from front counter area - area changed to wine storage - espresso machine added next to hand wash sink in front counter area near glasses storage
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on top of can goods in dry storage area -7 dead roach on floor in dry storage area -1 egg sack on gasket of reach in cooler opposite fryer at cook line -2 egg sack on floor in front of exit door -36 dead roaches on a sticky trap on the floor below dry storage shelf -15 dead in roach trap inside freezer by back exit door -10 dead roaches on sticky trap under double door cooler in dry storage area
Sep 15, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food ( grouper ) stored with cooked octopus in same container. Operator separated food. - raw grouper and raw shrimp stored over cooked meatballs in double door cooler in storage area. Operator rearranged food
Raw animal food ( raw seafood ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( cooked meatballs) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator rearranged food
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor in employee restroom near dishwashing area in kitchen -3 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler opposite fryer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Arugula 47 F, mortadella 48 F moved an hour previously to cooler after cleaning.. Discussed with operator to monitor ambient temperature of cooler after cleaning to ensure cooler is at 41 F or below prior to stocking. Manager moved to cooler with ambient reading of below 41 F Recheck : arugula 44 F, mortadella 42 F
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/. -Double stacked oven added to cook line, -Slicer, reach in coolers, table top oven added to back prep area near exit and storage room - freezers added in kitchen - hand wash sink removed from front counter area - area changed to wine storage - espresso machine added next to hand wash sink in front counter area near glasses storage
Accumulation of dead insect in control devices. -65 dead flying insects in trap in front counter area near espresso machine
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on top of can goods in dry storage area -7 dead roach on floor in dry storage area -1 egg sack on gasket of reach in cooler opposite fryer at cook line -2 egg sack on floor in front of exit door -36 dead roaches on a sticky trap on the floor below dry storage shelf -15 dead in roach trap inside freezer by back exit door -10 dead roaches on sticky trap under double door cooler in dry storage area
Fly sticky tape hanging over containers of individual cups of espresso mix next to espresso machine in front counter area
Wall soiled with accumulated dust behind dish machine
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair n dishwashing area -Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in employee restroom. Reviewed with manager
Cloth used as a food-contact surface in glass door cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Wine bottle in ice machine, inspector instructed operator to burn ice
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Wine bottle in ice machine, inspector instructed operator to burn ice
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Raw chicken vacuum sealed on site not labeled. Operator advised items held less than 48 hours, items labeled with date and time
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected to 100ppm
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cooked pork. Items corrected.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - garlic and oil 46 F, cooked rice 46 F in cooler opposite cook line - temperatures taken this day - manager placed garlic and oil in freezer for quick chill - manager discarded cooked rice
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Paolo Polo CFM training expired 9/5/23 -in the process of completing training
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.manager calibrated thermometer
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair at cook line. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired - manager to schedule service this day and to place four in ice and use second cooler ensuring food temperatures are 41 F or below
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in kitchen - manager discarded employee drink
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.