MELBOURNE BEACH, Brevard County

AQUA BAR & GRILL

7500 S HWY A1A, MELBOURNE BEACH, FL 32951

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Mar 27, 2026
City
MELBOURNE BEACH
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 24474156

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. O ppm. Sanitizer bucket empty. Set up triple sink to sanitize

22-02-4

Detail 24474152

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24474158

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in side Filled pitcher in sink Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24474153

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/

02C-02-5

Detail 24474155

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corned beef walk in cooler

06-09-1

Detail 24474149

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. Partially frozen Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24474157

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table

08B-38-4

Detail 24474150

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ketchup and frying oil. Dry storage

36-62-4

Detail 24474154

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan

23-03-4

Detail 24474151

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets salad make table Hood filters Gasket reach in freezer cook line

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 24177399

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink on cook line. Pitcher stored in sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24177395

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24177396

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24177394

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24177397

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread crumbs Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 24177398

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24177400

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 15

22-02-4

Detail 23716403

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23716391

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in sink cook line

31B-02-4

Detail 23716396

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23716392

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 23716393

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop coleslaw Parmesan cheese Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23716398

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Kitchen and by ice machine in garage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 23716401

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons whisk

50-09-4

Detail 23716402

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 23716390

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both make tables

14-11-5

Detail 23716399

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table cook line Gasket walk in cooler

36-73-4

Detail 23716389

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line

10-20-4

Detail 23716400

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23716397

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of pizza make table food debris Gaskets salad make table and other make table and small reach in freezer Hood filters

25-05-4

Detail 23716394

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor Styrofoam cups by ice machine Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23716395

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked meatballs seafood salad Reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23475319

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle at bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 23475318

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar Out in garage by walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Time Extended

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 7Basic: 9Total: 16

02C-03-5

Detail 23352489

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened yesterday Milk opened yesterday Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23352492

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle at bar

31A-11-4

Detail 23352479

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in sink at bar Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23352482

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by convection oven Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 23352481

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23352491

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. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23352490

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice pizza make table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23352480

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese Cup used to scoop ice at bar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23352485

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar Out in garage by walk in cooler Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 23352477

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons, whisks,

06-09-1

Detail 23352486

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. Vacuum seal not broken on thawed raw fish. Mahi. Salmon and tuna Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23352487

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil in kitchen and garage Flour dry storage Soda syrup on floor garage Onions walk in cooler Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23352483

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23352478

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket reach in small freezer

25-05-4

Detail 23352484

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor garage cups

08B-12-5

Detail 23352488

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheesecake reach in freezer Key Lime pie reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-20-5

Detail 22899290

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw bacon 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22899284

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator copy Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22899285

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and bar Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22899291

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. Sent operator copy Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22899292

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggplant reach in cooler

14-01-5

Detail 22899293

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop pizza sauce Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22899283

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar and storage by walk in cooler

06-09-1

Detail 22899287

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. Salmon thawed without vacuum seal being broken Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22899288

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22899289

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 22899286

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil dry storage Rice dry storage Panko bread crumbs dry storage Pizza boxes. Dry storage Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22899282

Basic - Stored food not covered. Panko bread crumbs dry storage Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 18

22-41-4

Detail 21285411

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Operator will call ECO lab

35A-02-6

Detail 21285410

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in kitchen

12A-09-4

Detail 21285420

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook left kitchen then returned without washing hands and changing gloves. Educated Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21285425

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle at bar

02B-01-5

Detail 21285421

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna menu doesn't claim tuna is served rare, if not corrected next inspection will result in an administrative complaint Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 21285414

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. Cole Krauger

02C-02-5

Detail 21285409

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21285417

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21285413

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 21285419

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21285422

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on prep table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21285416

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21285418

Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour, wing sauce. Dry storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21285415

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between triple sink and double make table Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21285423

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21285412

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Gaskets double make table Food debris in bottom of reach in freezer repeat

25-05-4

Detail 21285426

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups. Dry storage Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21285424

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing burgers and chicken at room temperature. Educated operator put in cooler Corrected On-Site

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 21007252

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over vegetables Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 21007264

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna served rare on menu not identified educated employee suggested putting on menu after ahi tuna that it is served rare. If repeat at next inspection administration action may be taken Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21007253

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lobster bisque and tomato bisque not dated prepared yesterday Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 21007260

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 21007258

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21007254

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich coolers

12B-01-4

Detail 21007257

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Eating food at other sandwich cooler Also had employee drinks. Educated Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21007262

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes with clean pans

08B-38-4

Detail 21007261

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil, sugar, water, ketchup and goldfish in dry storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21007263

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21007255

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris bottom reach in freezer

16-46-4

Detail 21007259

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21007256

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Limes and lemon over dressing Corrected On-Site

Dec 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

03G-04-5

Detail 20699308

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

Detail 20699300

High Priority - ROP on fish not in a 10 K bag.

22-02-4

Detail 20699306

Intermediate - 3 cook line cutting boards are badly stained. Cook line coolers soiled. Interior of reach in coolers soiled. Ice machine at outside storage area soiled. Interior of microwave soiled.

02B-01-5

Detail 20699310

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna If this violation is observed on any inspection an automatic administrative action SHALL be taken Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02B-02-5

Detail 20699302

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. provided a printed copy. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20699304

Basic - Bag of onions stored on floor in the walk in cooler.

51-11-4

Detail 20699303

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside storage area and bar.

36-10-4

Detail 20699301

Basic - Floor soiled under fryer.

23-03-4

Detail 20699309

Basic - Hood filters heavily soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 20699307

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

02D-01-5

Detail 20699305

Basic - Several working container not labeled. Flour, seasonings etc on cook line.