ACQUA BISTRO
2751 SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE, Hollywood FL 33019 · 954-465-8430
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 8 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Poster emailed to operator, employee printed and posted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017032506 | Jun 20, 2017 | Jul 31, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cook line, raw calamari stored over heavy cream. Employee moved heavy cream to top shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
No cleaning agent available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until cleaning agent is available for warewashing. Dishwasher 0ppm. Operator stated there is no more chlorine sanitizer for dishwasher on site. Operator started to set up three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area, no paper towels provided at handwashing sink.
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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. One employee has no proof of training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage, bowl used to dispense bread crumbs. Operator removed bowl.
Ceiling tile missing. In dish area, ceiling tiles removed or moved.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table, standing water 73°F with in use utensils.
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen flip top cooler gasket torn
Dec 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw open chicken over raw open beef in white stand up freezer. Operator properly inverted foods
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum packs Octopus and steaks without approved HACCP PLAN. Operator removed foods from Vacuum packing and opted out of ROP
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen flip top cutting board heavily grooved and cut
Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen flip top cooler gasket torn
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around door of reach in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in dish area
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade towel used as liner for parsley in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator placed parsley in container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of egg wash on top cooked vegetables inside reach in cooler in cook line. Operator moved egg wash and stored on bottom shelf.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat sauce made 5 days ago not date marked inside walk in cooler. Operator date marked
Ceiling tile missing above dish machine in ware washing area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of fish and container of ice cream on floor inside walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in around door in walk-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Meat sauce not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing in warehouse washing area.
Jan 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer reads at 0ppm, observed solution bucket empty. Establishment will be using 3 compartment sink to sanitized dishes.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator plated bread with bare hands in wait station. Reviewed proper handling of ready to eat foods. Operator put gloves on
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over cooked spaghetti inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef patties to lower shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 50F ( cold holding ) held under no temperature control for food safety less than 4 hours ago in cook line. Per operator, salsa pulled from reach in cooler, operator moved salsa back to reach in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
Clam/mussel not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored inside hand washing sink in cook line. Operator removed
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Some Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled degreaser
Ceiling tile missing in warehouse washing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 75F in cook line. Operator discarded water
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in cook line.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish cold held in reach in cooler at cookline at 44F. Per operator, fish transfer from walk in cooler 4.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on fish for quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on tuna salad stored in refrigerator that was made on 06/23/2024. Operator correctly date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with glass cleaner at dishwashing area.
2 Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cookline.
Ceiling tile missing in dishwashing area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open cup at cookline.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed Fogel reach in cooler at cookline gaskets in disrepairs.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator discarded fly sticky tape from prep station.
Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance on can opener holster. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on Fogel refrigerator gasket at cookline.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Poster emailed to operator, employee printed and posted.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line- cooking pot, spoon and sponge inside sink, employee removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser on drain board by dishwasher area, employee labeled.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine out of service at the time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Several boxes inside walk in freezer
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink- next to coffee station- hot water faucet completely shut off.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry entrance of walk in cooler floor, Employee removed..
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.