AQUA RESTAURANT
4101 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon plastic containers on the floor ( in front of the walk in cooler)
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the kitchen hand sink.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean pot left on the hand sink at the ware washing area. Cook moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical product not labeled. As per employee , sanitizer . Employee labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating inside the kitchen when prepping food. Employee was coached about the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left inside hand sink at the Warewashing area .
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands and dry them on her pants. Employee re washed her hands . Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towels inside the hand sink. Employee moved them immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching dirty dishes and then, handling clean utensils. Without handwashing. All crew was explained about handwashing . Employee washed his hands . Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (48 F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49 F - Cold Holding); hamburger patty (46 F - Hot Holding); French toast batter (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line. As per employee for no more than 4 hrs. Food was placed in ice bath . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food container blocking the hand sink at the Warewashing area . Container was moved immediately. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged salmon inside sealed bags already defrosted in the walk in cooler . Employee opened the bags . Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed seasoning container stored on the kitchen floor. Employee moved it to a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons, tongs and spatulas inside standing water at 86 F . Employee discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-11-4:Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed plates and bowls on the buffet area not properly protected. Operator was advised to buy sneeze guards .
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer on hose connection located at the mop sink. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified manager present and 4 employees engaged in food preparation or handling food.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing probe thermometer to check temperature.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing notification for new employee Cristian Castro.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 639-8829
Website: https://barluca.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(205 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025