Aqua Waterfront Bistro

701 Bayshore Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Aqua Waterfront Bistro appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “no measuring device available”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee used personal cell phone, then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - raw ground beef (45-46F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed unit overpacked at top of unit, possibly restricting air flow. Operator immediately fully cooked. Beef 184F. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

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. Bar - cream - per operator opened 4 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.

11-26-1

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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored on floor under shelf in dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Cooking flip top - raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat cheese. - Reach in - Maxx Cold - raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Hollandaise sauce. Provided time as a public health control form to operator and reviewed. Operator filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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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. Milk at bar - glass unit - per operator opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

11-26-1

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

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Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair

FL-52

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By espresso maker - water 80F. Operator made adjustments. 100F **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By espresso machine. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aqua Waterfront Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aqua Waterfront Bistro on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aqua Waterfront Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aqua Waterfront Bistro.

How does Aqua Waterfront Bistro compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Aqua Waterfront Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Aqua Waterfront Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aqua Waterfront Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aqua Waterfront Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Aqua Waterfront Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aqua Waterfront Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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