Acqua Alta in Clearwater
Last inspected:
2454 N McMullen Booth Rd Ste 205, Clearwater, FL 33759Acqua Alta in Clearwater has accumulated 137 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.6 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for roach activity. In September 2025, inspectors issued an emergency order and returned on three consecutive days finding continued non-compliance before the facility achieved compliance in November. The two most frequently cited violations involve employee health reporting and proper hand and arm washing.
Most recent closure: September 15, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Acqua Alta in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
4.6
violations / inspection
4.6 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Acqua Alta in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)
Acqua Alta in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,640.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025070938 | $400.00 | Sep 15, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 3--2016048533 | $1,240.00 | Sep 16, 2016 | Fort Myers |
Acqua Alta in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 7 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Acqua Alta in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Acqua Alta in Clearwater under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between September 15, 2025 and September 18, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Acqua Alta in Clearwater last inspected?
- Acqua Alta in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Acqua Alta in Clearwater last shut down?
- Acqua Alta in Clearwater was last shut down on September 15, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Acqua Alta in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Acqua Alta in Clearwater are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Acqua Alta in Clearwater had?
- Acqua Alta in Clearwater has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Acqua Alta in Clearwater find?
- Acqua Alta in Clearwater was most recently inspected on November 24, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Acqua Alta in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- Yes, Acqua Alta in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Acqua Alta in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Acqua Alta in Clearwater has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,640.00 in fines.
- How much has Acqua Alta in Clearwater been fined?
- Acqua Alta in Clearwater has been fined a total of $1,640.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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