AQUA CAFE
4600 W BAY BLVD, Estero FL 33928 · 239.444.2342
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored above cooked pork in the walk in freezer. Operator rearranged products by proper cooking temperature.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soup like ceramic bowl in the cornstarch. Operator removed the bowl.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed utensils on the cook line in standing water of 98F, operator removed utensils to be cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in on the cook line soiled.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed thawed tuna still in factory packaging. Operator removed from package.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed form to the chef.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted or on the menu.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of and in direct contact with ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between make table and steam table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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. Observed dishwasher not drawing the minimum amount of chlorine from the chemical bucket to properly sanitize. Operator contacted repair company to service appliance.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored above cooked pork in the walk in freezer. Operator rearranged products by proper cooking temperature.
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. Observed tuna labeled remove from packaging before thawing still in package on the line thawed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee cup on prep table next to stand up reach in freezer.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drinking from a water bottle on the cookline.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers in storage are across from dish machine.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on top of reach in cooler. Operator moved medicine.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink with insufficient pressure to properly wash hands.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
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