ACQUA ALTA

Name: ACQUA ALTA
Address: 2454 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE 205, CLEARWATER, FL, 33759, US
Rating: 76.1

2454 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE 205, CLEARWATER, FL 33759

License #6216806

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76.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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ACQUA ALTA in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 24, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 8 critical, 5 major, 7 minor.

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[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw chicken 46 F in reach in cooler overnight . No temperatures taken this day . Manager discarded chicken
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 2 days previously in glass door cooler . Manager date marked milk
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken 46 F in reach in cooler overnight . No temperatures taken this day . Manager discarded chicken
[05-10-4] Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager . Checked calibration of thermometer with operator

Emergency order recommended
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated dust behind dish machine
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on top of can goods in dry storage area -7 dead roach on floor in dry storage area -1 egg sack on gasket of reach in cooler opposite fryer at cook line -2 egg sack on floor in front of exit door -36 dead roaches on a sticky trap on the floor below dry storage shelf -15 dead in roach trap inside freezer by back exit door -10 dead roaches on sticky trap under double door cooler in dry storage area
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Arugula 47 F , mortadella 48 F moved an hour previously to cooler after cleaning . . Discussed with operator to monitor ambient temperature of cooler after cleaning to ensure cooler is at 41 F or below prior to stocking . Manager moved to cooler with ambient reading of below 41 F Recheck : arugula 44 F , mortadella 42 F
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor in employee restroom near dishwashing area in kitchen -3 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler opposite fryer
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Double stacked oven added to cook line , -Slicer , reach in coolers , table top oven added to back prep area near exit and storage room - freezers added in kitchen - hand wash sink removed from front counter area - area changed to wine storage - espresso machine added next to hand wash sink in front counter area near glasses storage
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food ( raw seafood ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( cooked meatballs) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator rearranged food
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead insect in control devices. -65 dead flying insects in trap in front counter area near espresso machine

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