Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach
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395 Front St, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach operates as a 235-seat permanent food service establishment and has been inspected 23 times on record, accumulating 238 violations across that span—an average of 10.3 violations per inspection, nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a consistent pattern throughout the facility's record, with management awareness failures appearing in nearly every inspection and handwashing, chemical storage, shell stock handling, and time-temperature control violations recurring across multiple years. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but has received three administrative complaint recommendations within the past year (December 2024, February 2024, and May 2024), indicating formal enforcement escalation. The most recent inspection on November 4, 2025 documented 33 violations including two high-priority violations for management awareness and handwashing facilities, and was completed with no further action, though the violation count represents the highest single-inspection total on the facility's record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach last inspected?
- Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach had?
- Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach find?
- Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach has no emergency closures 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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