ACQUA ALTA
With 8 inspections documented, ACQUA ALTA maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating in CLEARWATER. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
2454 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE 205
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13522645
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13521639
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: 1 dead roach beneath Reach in freezer, located next to dry storage room. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor, located between Reach in freezer and Reach in cooler near dish pit. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches beneath upright Reach in freezer, located adjacent to breaker box. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: I dead roach on floor under fryer . Manager removed dead roach , cleaned and sanitized area **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13520504
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: 1 dead roach beneath Reach in freezer, located next to dry storage room. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor, located between Reach in freezer and Reach in cooler near dish pit. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches beneath upright Reach in freezer, located adjacent to breaker box. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: 7 live roaches in front line Reach in cooler, located inside multiple door hinges. Operator removed some roaches , cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach on light switch inside employee restroom. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach on top of kitchen Reach in cooler, located between storage rack for sheet pans and kitchen prep tables. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach on kitchen floor, located next to Reach in freezer and dry storage room. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 live roaches on door of Reach in freezer, located next to dry storage room. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach on door screen, located at back kitchen exit. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach on floor beneath Reach in chest freezer, located adjacent to front line Employee handwash sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10900834
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead insect in control devices. -65 dead flying insects in trap in front counter area near espresso machine
- 35A-03-4:Basic - 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
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over containers of individual cups of espresso mix next to espresso machine in front counter area
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust behind dish machine
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - -Raw animal food ( grouper ) stored with cooked octopus in same container. Operator separated food . - raw grouper and raw shrimp stored over cooked meatballs in double door cooler in storage area . Operator rearranged food
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - 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
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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
Inspection Date: 3/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10714367
Inspection Date: 11/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731870
- 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Raw chicken vacuum sealed on site not labeled. Operator advised items held less than 48 hours, items labeled with date and time **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Wine bottle in ice machine, inspector instructed operator to burn ice
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Wine bottle in ice machine, inspector instructed operator to burn ice
Inspection Date: 5/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506842
Inspection Date: 9/22/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353213
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair at cook line . Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired - manager to schedule service this day and to place four in ice and use second cooler ensuring food temperatures are 41 F or below
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in kitchen - manager discarded employee drink Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - garlic and oil 46 F , cooked rice 46 F in cooler opposite cook line - temperatures taken this day - manager placed garlic and oil in freezer for quick chill - manager discarded cooked rice **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Paolo Polo CFM training expired 9/5/23 -in the process of completing training
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.manager calibrated thermometer Corrected On-Site