Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ACQUA ALTA

2454 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE 205 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3612116
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10900834
DBPR license6216806

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 15, 2025 4:57 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 18, 2025 12:11 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority08A-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

#6High Priority08A-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**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority35A-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

#8High Priority03A-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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate51-16-7

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

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead insect in control devices. -65 dead flying insects in trap in front counter area near espresso machine

#2Basic35A-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

#3Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over containers of individual cups of espresso mix next to espresso machine in front counter area

#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated dust behind dish machine

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.