Acqua Bistecca
5500 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 · Permanent Food Service · License 4607969
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 3 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate, 2 basic-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitSep 3, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed container of raw beef steak stored over container of cooked onions. Operator removed onions.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic2
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Earlier inspections 1
A93Routine inspection5 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 20, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage.
Provided operator raw/ undercooked oysters consumer advisory and operator posted at dinning area.
Fixed on the spot
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Menu does not identify; tuna tartare, fillet carpaccio, ahi tuna contain raw or undercooked animal foods. Operator identified all items on menu at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing watches other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface from handwashing sink near coffee station.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks used by food employees at bar and dish-machine area.
Provided operator handwashing sign and operator posted at handwashing sinks.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.