AROMA INDIAN CUISINE
351 West Bay Drive
Florida, 33770
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in food preparation and warewashing area soiled with dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in warewashing area are rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in prep area missing shield. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment remodeled office added bar, seats, and bathroom. No hand wash sink installed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Called and discussed with plan reviewer James Cohee. Plan review application not submitted for establishment. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in food preparation and warewashing area soiled with dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in warewashing area are rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in prep area missing shield. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink near prep table. Emailed operator employee hand wash sign. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Three squeeze bottles on shelf above reach-in coolers on cook line not labeled by common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at cook station. Black-like substance inside soda-gun at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment remodeled office added bar, seats, and bathroom. No hand wash sink installed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/20/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
8
Basic
9
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in food preparation and warewashing area soiled with dust. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in warewashing area are rusted. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of purple onions stored on floor next to ice machine. Operator removed item from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning in prep area. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in prep area missing shield. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink near prep table. Emailed operator employee hand wash sign. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink next to reach-in cooler on cook line. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Three squeeze bottles on shelf above reach-in coolers on cook line not labeled by common name. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator setup,three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave kitchen then return to engage in food preparation without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - Establishment has no proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had recently hired employees sign and date employee health reporting agreement. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at cook station. Black-like substance inside soda-gun at bar. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking pan stored in hand wash sink in ware washing area. Employee removed cooking pan. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near prep table and bar area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment remodeled office added bar, seats, and bathroom. No hand wash sink installed. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink near prep table and bar area. Operator placed soap at hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle located on shelf near ice machine in kitchen is not labeled by common name. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dishmachine temp is reading 71f. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 8 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both walk-in coolers shelves have rust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).