ACQUOLINA
2320 WESTON RD, Weston FL 33326 · 954.214.6748
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
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 operators
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023035200 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2020047781 | Sep 18, 2020 | Dec 3, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes then handle bowls of food without washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar handwashing sink used for dumping, evident by lime wedges I in sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed short ribs and lasagna stuffed clams portions prepared 08/22 not date marked. Operator date marked
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in ice machine a stainless steel bowl with no handle used to dispense ice.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small Carbon dioxide tank not secured outside walk-in cooler.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple containers stacked with moisture between them
Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of rice,sugar,cooking oil stored on kitchen floor in preparation area
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Back kitchen area. Operator removed wiping cloths.
Working containers of food removed from flour and sugar original container not identified by common name.
Jun 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Whole peeled pear tomatoes and pomodori tomatoes
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over RTE clam juice in lower flip top on cook line. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw whole chicken stored over calamari in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground hamburger tube (54F - Cold Holding) in a container sitting out at room temperature in prep area. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left interior side.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in a container of calamari on cook line flip top.
Food stored on floor. Observed calamari, hamburger patties,fish fillets.tubes of ground beef stored on walk-in cooler floor. Plastic container of cooking oil stored on the floor on cook line.
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw half chicken stored over a container of short rib sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breasts stored on top of breaded steak in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jars of olives stored in handwashing sink at bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior left side of ice machine accumulation of black/green mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense calamari.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw chicken,sliced potatoes stored in contact with walk-in cooler floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Wait station
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located by the three compartment sink
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at cook line - butter (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee item over filled due to lunch rush, items not portioned or prepared today. Employee removed excess.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar.
Food stored on floor. Observed at bar - plastic bottled juice stored directly on the floor. Operator stored correctly.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in kitchen - black reach in freezer with insulation showing.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine not draining.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clams and mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning solution at dishwashing area. Operator label
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee food stored on top shelf in reach in freezer. Operator removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed cook engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Observed flour and bread crumbs lids cracked.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed calamari thawing at room temperature at prep station.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at back by triple sink - employee wiped nose with his gloved hand, continued to work with food. -educated employee on proper handwashing technique. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put clean gloves on.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef at reach in cooler across from grill. Operator removed and stored properly.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per operator no written plan. Emailed form to operator. Operator printed and wrote plan of action.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at unisex restrooms.
Food stored on floor. Observed at back door. Boxes of oil stored directly on floor. Operator stored properly.
Mar 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. After 3er attempt
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 operators
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area-Jar of olives and bottle of water inside sink, employee removed
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not thermo labels or hot water temperature thermometer on site.
Aug 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler by cookline- raw mussels stored over cooked onions and peppers- operator moved mussels to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline steam table- homemade tomato sauce 120F- hot holding - food left out at room temperature-food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed on stove to reheat to 165F.
Clam/mussel/tags not marked with last date served.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At speed rack near cookline-Cooked rice 77-78F at 2:10 to 77-78F at 2:40 ( cooling since 1:25)- food left to cook at room temperature- at current rate of coo,in food will not reach 70F within remaining 45 minutes- operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink near mop sink- employee dumped large quantity of ice in sink- educated operator- employee removed ice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline knife stored between reach in coolers- operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hostess station- utensils stored in standing water of 78F- operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.At handwash sink near mop sink- operator provided.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawing at room temperature by pizza station- operator placed under running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cookline - wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter- operator 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.