How many health inspections has ACQUA ALTA had?

ACQUA ALTA has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ACQUA ALTA ever been shut down?

Yes, ACQUA ALTA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at ACQUA ALTA?

The most frequently cited violations at ACQUA ALTA are: Toilet facilities, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

ACQUA ALTA

2454 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE 205, Clearwater, FL 33759

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: KILOMETRO ZERO LLC · License: SEA6216806

ACQUA ALTA in Clearwater, FL has 24 inspections on record with 118 total violations (4.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

24Inspections

118Violations

1Closures

Data current as of September 15, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for ACQUA ALTA
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 15, 2025	Roach activity	12:11:00

Inspection History (24)

Mar 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

May 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Sep 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

May 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

May 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

May 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Sep 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Sep 7, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 31, 2017 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 27, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

Sep 16, 2016 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Jul 14, 2016 — Complaint Full· 19 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V52 Personal cleanliness

How Does This Facility Compare?

ACQUA ALTA has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has ACQUA ALTA had?: ACQUA ALTA has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has ACQUA ALTA ever been shut down?: Yes, ACQUA ALTA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at ACQUA ALTA?: The most frequently cited violations at ACQUA ALTA are: Toilet facilities, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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