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AQUA SEAFOOD & STEAKS

862 5 AVE S, Naples FL 34102 · 239-213-1111

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2102261
Grade history
FEB 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 20 flying insects in main bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipments at bar area.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Hole in wall near dishmachine.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 24, 2026 · Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near cook line. For reporting purposes only.
/45-02-4/Return visit Jun 24, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Jun 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), operator started setting up triple sink.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store plastic bags at server station.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipments at bar area.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Hole in wall near dishmachine.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at server station.
Basic/10-14-5/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near cook line. For reporting purposes only.
/45-02-4
Oct 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 10, 2025 · Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near cook line. For reporting purposes only.
/45-02-4/Return visit Oct 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine 00ppm, sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and started setting up triple sink until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at bar area. Operator discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris near dishmachine area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near cook line. For reporting purposes only.
/45-02-4
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored with liquor bottle at bar. Operator removed spray bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled with grease near by hood.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over clean containers at prep area. Operator removed the bag.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at prep area. Operator removed ice bucket.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink leaking to floor at server station.
Basic/29-08-4
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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 machine testing at 0ppm. Operator discovered and fixed leak in sanitizer hose. Now testing at 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked vegetables dated 11/12. Educated operator that cooked vegetables are a seven day shellfish life. Operator discarded vegetables.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with date last sold.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep tables in kitchen. Operator moved drinks for proper storage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in storage room. Operator moved for proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing leaking water on to floor in second bar area.
Basic/29-08-4
Feb 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 20 flying insects in main bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken over sauces and cooked vegetables. Educated operator on proper storage and operator moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen by cook line. Operator provided paper towel.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen by cook line with no hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed tool box and back pack stored above food and clean pans. Operator moved for proper storage.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked vegetables date marked 08/10/2023 in the reach in cooler next to the walk in cooler. Cook discarded the container of cooked vegetables.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink with sign on "Out Of Order" at the severs station where bread is cut.
Intermediate/31A-07-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on the table at the severs station.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles reach in coolers in the kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area at the severs station.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the shelf near the deli case in the kitchen.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container of the calamari. Operator removed the bowl from the calamari in side the reach in cooler next to the three compartment sink.
Basic/10-06-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on the reach in cooler. Operator removed the wet cloth from under the cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4

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.