DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

AROMAS ICE CREAM & BAKERY

4316 LEE BLVD UNIT 6

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10821270

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter service area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed wheat pellets packed in house on front counter and hanging display, as well as parfaits, fruits and pastries packed in house in front reach-in cooler for customer self service lacking proper labeling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10774596

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over front service counter and reach-in cooler for customer self service. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In back of kitchen, bags flour and buckets icing stored on floor. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter service area. Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed wheat pellets packed in house on front counter and hanging display, as well as parfaits, fruits and pastries packed in house in front reach-in cooler for customer self service lacking proper labeling. Warning
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee in back half of kitchen washing hands approximately 2 seconds with soap before rinsing. Spoke with employee and operator, employee properly rewashed hands before returning to work. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Three on front service counter. One fly in kitchen prep area, landed on whole white cake on front prep table. See stop sale. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tall double door reach-in cooler in back kitchen area with raw shell eggs over milk, icing. Operator rearranged cooler for proper food storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One fly in kitchen prep area, landed on whole white cake on front prep table. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb under back part of kitchen handwash sink. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At entrance to kitchen observed can opener blade heavily soiled. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishware in back handwash sink by triple sink. Operator cleared sink for use. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front service area. Warning
  • 08B-03-4:Intermediate - Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. No utensils for customer self service at reach-in cooler in front of service area with unpackaged macarons, canolis. Warning
  • 08B-07-4:Intermediate - Serving utensil not provided for each food item at self-service salad bar/buffet. Operator has self service bread and pastry case with less utensils than needed for product. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8879965

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area along the sidewalls and above front counter acoustic tiles that are not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed one employee eating in kitchen across from egg grill. Employee removed food from kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 bakers no hair restraint. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Citrus squeezer in small silver reach-in cooler front chipped, not in good repair.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In main kitchen, bags flour and containers oil stored on floor.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter ice cream scoops in standing water 72F.
  • 29-45-4:High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap at triple sink. Operator hung the hose to restore 1 inch air gap. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In small reach-in cooler by egg grill, observed raw ground beef over ready-to-eat condensed milk. Operator moved raw ground beef to bottom shelf for proper food storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Spoke with employee, employee washed hands properly in handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large blue dough divider on back counter with accumulated food debris , oil. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front handwash sink contains drink prep cups and utensils. Operator cleared the sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee hired more than 60 days with no training - Luz.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back half of kitchen.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - Partial 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. Observed one signed employee reporting agreement form, 3 employees present. Emailed operator new copy of health form.
  • 08B-03-4:Intermediate - Self-service salad bread and pastry case not provided with proper dispensing utensils. Observed 19 food items in bakery case, 2 sets tongs provided.

Inspection Date: 9/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8774757

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area along the sidewalls and above front counter acoustic tiles that are not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints in use by employees handling food, 2 employees present. Spoke with operator about using hats, hairnets. Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around shared dumpster. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in standing water 71F in front kitchen on back counter.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid damaged, not easily closed.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) under table next to triple sink.
  • 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 handling personal cell phone, begin working with food in back part of kitchen, no handwash. Spoke with operator regarding proper handwashing.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled by entrance to kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee supplies in handwash sink in front part of kitchen.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in back half of kitchen.

Inspection Date: 6/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8647114

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area along the sidewalls and above front counter acoustic tiles that are not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints in use.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed dumpster area with multiple trash bags and garbage on ground. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid nope. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and flour containers on dry storage shelf with no identifying labels
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with build up of food debris

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578363

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Operator has installed cleanable tiles over main part of kitchen, acoustic tile still located over front service area and around border of kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind shelving and under cooking equipment in front and main kitchen.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster, lid left open.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back of kitchen.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice on counter next to middle kitchen handwash sink.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in triple sink. Operator spoke with employee, employee finished to wash hands in handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - Incomplete 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. One signed employee health agreement at time of inspection, four employees working.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed four employees preparing food, no certified food manager present.

Inspection Date: 2/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578878

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat 6/14/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to train employees. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: No proof of training at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8616746

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8577881

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Repeat 6/18/2023. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags flour by restroom, bag sugar and containers filling in corner behind pasty display case. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under handwash sink to left of triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat 6/14/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to train employees. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to complete forms. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373870

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Repeat 6/18/2023. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags flour by restroom, bag sugar and containers filling in corner behind pasty display case. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 open beverages in tall silver reach-in cooler by triple sink. Operator separated the drinks. Corrected On-Site 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 employ rinsing dirty dishes, return to work with food, improper handwashing. Spoke with employees about proper handwashing, observed employee properly wash hands before returning to work. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In tall silver reach-in cooler by triple sink, raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat chocolate, frosting, cheese. Operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top reach-in cooler silver on front line:; cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); heat treated opened almond milk (45F - Cold Holding) for three hours since open. Operator turned down temperature of cooler and will monitor temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under handwash sink to left of triple sink. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee use triple sink to wash hands. Spoke with employees about proper handwashing in handwash sinks only. Operator properly washed hands in correct sink. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishware in both handwash sinks. Operator cleared the sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat 6/14/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8315118

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license posted in establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed current business license not displayed **Time Extended**
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee beverages on prep,table without lid or straw. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed employees water bottles on prep tables. **Time Extended**
  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with cornmeal in bulk in use bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed handle in contact with sugar in bulk container bin. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers on food not label cornmeal, flour, sugar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed containers not labeled. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed can opener not cleaned. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager certificate at location at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed no one at The restaurant at time of inspection has proof of managers certification, 3 employees observed at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed no proof of food manager certification at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed no proof of food manager certificate of training at time of inspection for any employees present. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler trading at location at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed no proof of any food handlers certification for any employees present at time of inspection. Admin Complaint