ACQUA PAZZA COASTAL ITALIAN RESTAURANT
19750 WELLEN PARK BLVD, Venice FL 34293 · 941.416.3846
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 small flying insects landing on soiled dishes at dishwasher area. Observed 2 small flying insects but back door area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic cup used as scoop in dressing at cooks line make table. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn spray stored with food products. Operator removed it.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks stored over raw fish on the cook line. Operator moved the beef.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of degreaser stored with spices. Operator removed it.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener with debris buildup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their sanitizer bar hand sink with dirty dishes inside. Operator removed them.
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 small flying insects landing on soiled dishes at dishwasher area. Observed 2 small flying insects but back door area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents throughout kitchen soiled with heavy accumulated dust.
Food stored on floor. Observed employee beverage jugs of oil stored on floor by dry storage shelf.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed plastic forks grease build on wall by double oven which is not located under hood vent.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed double oven with heavy build of grease and food debris.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed spice racks at cooks line on sides of make tables next to hand wash sink expos the food to splashing.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cooks line.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 47.5 lbs reduced oxygen package swordfish in Walk-in cooler and walk-in-freezer. Operator stated it was fresh and not frozen before or during packaging onsite. Operator voluntarily disposed of of all swordfish.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 47.5 lbs reduced oxygen package swordfish in Walk-in cooler and walk-in-freezer. Operator stated it was fresh and not frozen before or during packaging onsite. Operator voluntarily disposed of of all swordfish.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles handing on rack in kitchen over clean silverware. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment does not have a variance for doing reduced oxygen packaging of fresh fish onsite.
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. Observed establishment does not have a HACCP plan for processing fresh fish with reduced oxygen packaging.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen packed fish not properly labeled with high contrast labels on all individual items.
Ceiling vent by ice machine soiled with dust.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep tables and counter in kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters by ice machine not inverted or protected. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw chicken and scallops. Observed operator move chicken to lower shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (48F - Cold Holding); smoked mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding) at cooks line. Observed operator state food was removed from Walk-in cooler 45 minutes prior, operater returned food items to Walk-in cooler. Rechecked items 30 minutes later pork 40F cold holding, smoked mozzarella 42F cold holding.
Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counter at cooks line and dish washer area. Observed operator remove beverages.
Plastic cup with no handle used to dispense food at salad station.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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