AQUA BAR & GRILL
7500 S HWY A1A, Melbourne Beach FL 32951
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Sent operator copy
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015050954 | Oct 6, 2015 | Dec 4, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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. O ppm. Sanitizer bucket empty. Set up triple sink to sanitize
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in side Filled pitcher in sink
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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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. Corned beef walk in cooler
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Partially frozen
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
Food stored on floor. Ketchup and frying oil. Dry storage
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets salad make table Hood filters Gasket reach in freezer cook line
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink on cook line. Pitcher stored in sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. Bread crumbs
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in sink cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop coleslaw Parmesan cheese
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Kitchen and by ice machine in garage
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons whisk
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both make tables
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table cook line Gasket walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of pizza make table food debris Gaskets salad make table and other make table and small reach in freezer Hood filters
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor Styrofoam cups by ice machine
Stored food not covered. Cooked meatballs seafood salad Reach in cooler
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle at bar
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar Out in garage by walk in cooler
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded.
0 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened yesterday Milk opened yesterday Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle at bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in sink at bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by convection oven
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice pizza make table
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese Cup used to scoop ice at bar
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar Out in garage by walk in cooler
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons, whisks,
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Vacuum seal not broken on thawed raw fish. Mahi. Salmon and tuna
Food stored on floor. Frying oil in kitchen and garage Flour dry storage Soda syrup on floor garage Onions walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket reach in small freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor garage cups
Stored food not covered. Cheesecake reach in freezer Key Lime pie reach in cooler
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw bacon 2 door reach in cooler
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. Sent operator copy
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and bar
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Sent operator copy
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggplant reach in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop pizza sauce
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar and storage by walk in cooler
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon thawed without vacuum seal being broken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Frying oil dry storage Rice dry storage Panko bread crumbs dry storage Pizza boxes. Dry storage
Stored food not covered. Panko bread crumbs dry storage
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.