AQUA SEAFOOD CAPE CORAL
870 SE 47 TER, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 239-257-1297
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 3 visits since March 2026
MAR 26
JUL 26
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 24 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Observed no proof of parasite destruction for raw corvina used for ceviche. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator removed strip.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked shrimp 57F cold hold, cooked clams 59F cold hold, artichoke dip 53F cold hold more than 4 hours in reach un cooler across from beverage station. Stop Sale. Operator discarded foods and called technician. Observed cut cabbage 47F cold hold less than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Operator states just had door open to clean walk in cooler floor.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored bottled beverages at bar.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed upstairs 3rd floor bar blocked by beverage reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lamps stored inside handwash sink near ice machine at 3rd floor bar. Operator removed lamps.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Educated operator on having high temperature measuring device to check high temperature dish machine. Operator ordered strips online during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at 3rd floor.
No soap provided at handwash sink at 3rd floor bar.
Accumulation of pink/gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. Observed ladles stored next to handwash sink at end of cook line near dishwash area exposed to splash from handwash sink. Operator removed ladles.
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.
Floor area in walk in cooler covered with standing water.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator washed, rinsed, and sanitized scoops and placed inside clean container.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment in reach in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
No handwashing signs provided at a hand sinks at bar used by food employees. Educated operator on the importance of having handwash signs. Operator placed handwash signs at handwash sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature. Operator turned on cool running water.
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at far left handwash sink at main bar and handwash sink at 3rd floor bar.
Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sinks at main bar and 3rd floor bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright three door reach in cooler in back food prep area.
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