AGUASAL
4041 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 786.6054053
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
MAY 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patty above raw bacon inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted the items immediately.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patty above raw bacon inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted the items immediately.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity/ operations charge without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill not visible or smaller than the letter size used for food items. Smaller letter than required and missing information about percentage.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed mussels in a container with no tag inside walk in cooler.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. As evidence of no probe thermometer present at the area. Employees looked for the thermometers and brought them to the area.
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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 open container at the ware washing area. Employee was coached and the issue was corrected.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the almond milk. Scoop was moved out.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution bucket on the floor at the cold station. Sanitizer solution was moved immediately.
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hot holding equipment left with old food residue inside. Employee clean it out completely.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at the bar station. Bar was not open. Soap was restocked.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted. Person in charge inverted them.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup on food prep. Person in charge removed it immediately.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons inside standing water at ambient temperature of 70F. Employee discarded the water.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Missing in one of the hood.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee removed it and washed the bottle used for sauces.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed curry powder with no labels. Person in charge discarded them voluntarily.
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed exposed food items : pastries, oatmeal, yogurt, bread.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties above cooked onions. Employee inverted the food items.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed some missing sneeze guards at the buffet area with exposed food items : pastries, oatmeal, yogurt, bread.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oysters and mussels tags without date.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils and metal pieces inside the hand sink located underneath the counter in front of the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on prep table inside the kitchen. Chef moved it.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in dirty surface ( top side of the ice machine). Employee washed the scoop and placed it inside a clean container..
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife in between reach in coolers at the pantry station. Employee washed it and moved it out.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buttermilk mix (67F - Cold Holding) left at ambient temperature for around 20 minutes as per employee. Employee placed the mix inside ice water to lower the temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (129F - Hot Holding) inside the hot box. As per employee for around 40 minutes. Employee reheated the chicken to 167 F
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in order.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no dates on oyster tags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding leftover inside the hand sink at the prep area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 missing ceiling tile at the prep back area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon and the ring mold inside standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets with mold like substance. Cooler located at the waiter station area.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw items were marked immediately.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves used to stored clean containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed some wet towels left on counters. Employee placed them inside sanitizer buckets.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser with expired battery. Employee changed the battery.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( room service station )
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between cooler backside and table counter. Knife was sent to dishwasher area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the bar station.
Nov 8, 2023□ 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/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair at the warewashing and kitchen area.
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.