AQUA RESTAURANT
4101 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305-6733337
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt at 47 F for less than 4 hrs. Employee placed it in ice water.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hamburger patties above portioned seafood mix inside walk in freezer ( not all are commercially packaged ). Employee changed the storage order.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water cup on prep table. Employee discarded.
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.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed carry out Thank you bag market with bread inside. Employee replaced the bag for a food grade bag immediately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French toast (57F - Cold Holding) outside the cooler for around 1 hr. Employee immediately placed it inside the reach in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at the ware washing area. Employee restocked it immediately.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage container on prep table in the kitchen. Employee discarded it.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle touching the dry cranberries, chocolate chips and granola. Person in charge corrected the handles.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water dispenser system in disrepair at the 3 compartment sink. Engineering Department already ordered it.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing at room temperature. Employee moved it to the walk in cooler.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt at 47 F for less than 4 hrs. Employee placed it in ice water.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket blocking hand sink at the ware washing area. Employee moved the mop bucket.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food without identification. Person in charge segregated it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula in standing water at 70 F. Employee discarded the water
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificate expired FL 095074, 095075 exp 8/10/25.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean pot left on the hand sink at the ware washing area. Cook moved it immediately.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical product not labeled. As per employee, sanitizer. Employee labeled the bottle.
Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon plastic containers on the floor ( in front of the walk in cooler)
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the kitchen hand sink.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands and dry them on her pants. Employee re washed her hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towels inside the hand sink. Employee moved them immediately.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating inside the kitchen when prepping food. Employee was coached about the issue.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left inside hand sink at the Warewashing area.
Mar 1, 2024□ 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching dirty dishes and then, handling clean utensils. Without handwashing. All crew was explained about handwashing. Employee washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (48 F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49 F - Cold Holding); hamburger patty (46 F - Hot Holding); French toast batter (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line. As per employee for no more than 4 hrs. Food was placed in ice bath.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food container blocking the hand sink at the Warewashing area. Container was moved immediately.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved it immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer on hose connection located at the mop sink. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
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/ Observed no certified manager present and 4 employees engaged in food preparation or handling food.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing probe thermometer to check temperature.
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. Missing notification for new employee Cristian Castro.
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 commercially packaged salmon inside sealed bags already defrosted in the walk in cooler. Employee opened the bags.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed seasoning container stored on the kitchen floor. Employee moved it to a shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons, tongs and spatulas inside standing water at 86 F. Employee discarded the water.
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed plates and bowls on the buffet area not properly protected. Operator was advised to buy sneeze guards.
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.