AQUA RESTAURANT
4101 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140
License #2328463
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →AQUA RESTAURANT in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 3 critical, 2 major, 8 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 20, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 1 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [06-01-5] 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.
- [10-01-5] 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.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at the ware washing area. Employee restocked it immediately.
- [12B-07-4] 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.
- [14-31-5] 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.
- [03A-02-5] 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.
- [29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water dispenser system in disrepair at the 3 compartment sink. Engineering Department already ordered it.
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AQUA RESTAURANT has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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