ACQUA BISTRO
2751 SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE, Hollywood, FL, 33019
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 10, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (8)
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cook line, raw calamari stored over heavy cream. Employee moved heavy cream to top shelf.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cook line, raw calamari stored over heavy cream. Employee moved heavy cream to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 36-36-4
Ceiling tile missing. In dish area, ceiling tiles removed or moved.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dish area, ceiling tiles removed or moved.
Basic
- 10-07-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table, standing water 73°F with in use utensils.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table, standing water 73°F with in use utensils.
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Intermediate
- 22-64-1
No cleaning agent available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until cleaning agent is available for warewashing. Dishwasher 0ppm. Operator stated there is no more chlorine sanitizer for dishwasher on site. Operator started to set up three compartment sink.
Intermediate - No cleaning agent available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until cleaning agent is available for warewashing. Dishwasher 0ppm. Operator stated there is no more chlorine sanitizer for dishwasher on site. Operator started to set up three compartment sink.
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area, no paper towels provided at handwashing sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area, no paper towels provided at handwashing sink.
Intermediate
- 14-01-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage, bowl used to dispense bread crumbs. Operator removed bowl.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage, bowl used to dispense bread crumbs. Operator removed bowl.
Basic
- 53B-13-5
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has no proof of training.
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has no proof of training.
Intermediate
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.