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AROMA INDIAN CUISINE

AROMA INDIAN CUISINE in WEST PALM BEACH has 12 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

731 VILLAGE BLVD UNIT 110

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13541914

  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flip top cooler at expo line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 30 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around/landing on prep tables/cutting boards/clean dishes and utensils. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects, clean and sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Approximately 6 live, small flying insects found in kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelves storing clean/sanitized cooking/food service utensils. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside sugar container. See stop sale. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: 1 live roach in kitchen crawling out from paneling on wall behind prep table next to triple sink. Advised Operator to eliminate live roach, clean and sanitize area. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (53F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. At cook line; butter (93F - Reheating). Operator stated butter placed on stove to reheat/hold until served more than 2 hours prior, did not reach 135F for 15 seconds within 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: At cook line right side flip top cooler; cooked cauliflower 60F cold holding, cooked onion sauce 60F cold holding, cooked lentils 60F cold holding. Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line right side flip top cooler; cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (50F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: At cook line right side flip top cooler; cooked cauliflower 60F cold holding, cooked onion sauce 60F cold holding, cooked lentils 60F cold holding. Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Raj Baul. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Raj Baul, no proof of food manager certification. **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. Employee working longer than 120 days no proof of required state approved training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Employee working longer than 120 days no proof of required state approved training. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13543116

  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flip top cooler at expo line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Raj Baul. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Raj Baul, no proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Raj Baul, no proof of food manager certification. **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. Employee working longer than 120 days no proof of required state approved training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Employee working longer than 120 days no proof of required state approved training. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Employee working longer than 120 days no proof of required state approved training. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13485087

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flip top cooler at expo line. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (53F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. 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. Employee entered kitchen from dining room and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled containers/trash while throwing into dumpster then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and began to prepare food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 30 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around/landing on prep tables/cutting boards/clean dishes and utensils. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects, clean and sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, or other pests. Approximately 6 live weevils crawling inside flour storage container. See stop sale. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked rice. Operator moved raw chicken below cooked rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelves storing clean/sanitized cooking/food service utensils. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside sugar container. See stop sale. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside sugar container. Approximately 6 live weevils crawling inside flour storage container. See stop sale. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (53F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. At cook line; butter (93F - Reheating). Operator stated butter placed on stove to reheat/hold until served more than 2 hours prior, did not reach 135F for 15 seconds within 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line right side flip top cooler; cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (50F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03E-03-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. At cook line; butter (93F - Reheating). Operator stated butter placed on stove to reheat/hold until served more than 2 hours prior, did not reach 135F for 15 seconds within 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Raj Baul. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Employee working longer than 120 days no proof of required state approved training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13484535

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 100 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around/landing on unwashed potatoes and onions. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects, clean/sanitize areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Approximately 2 live, small flying insects in kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 live roaches in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table. Approximately 20 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall next to dish machine. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean/sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Approximately 5 live roaches found in kitchen. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13485714

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10854863

  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10929280

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 100 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around/landing on unwashed potatoes and onions. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects, clean/sanitize areas. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw lamb stored over cooked potato dumplings. Advised Operator to move raw below ready to eat. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 live roaches in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table. Approximately 20 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall next to dish machine. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean/sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Hand wash sink at cook line used for purposes other than handwashing (utensils stored in sink). Advised Operator to remove. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink on expo line and cook line. Advised Operator to provide soap. 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 Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at hand wash sink at expo line and cook line. Advised Operator to provide soap. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 6/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10854661

  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10854104

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside oven on cook line. Approximately 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling under prep table with microwave. Approximately 4 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall next to cooking equipment. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall next to triple sink over cooking utensils. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelving over prep table in prep area next to triple sink. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, cleaned and sanitize areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Approximately 25 live roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on counter at expo line. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor at kitchen line. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall in prep area. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Approximately 5 live roaches throughout kitchen. 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10852735

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen inside hand wash sink at expo line. 1 dead roach in kitchen in bucket under hand wash sink at expo line. 1 dead roach in kitchen on floor under hand wash sink at cook line. Approximately 5 dead roaches in kitchen stuck to walls on cook line over food cooking/preparation/storage areas. Approximately 10 dead roaches in kitchen left side flip top cooler on cook line inside pans containing raw shell eggs/cooked cauliflower/cooked chicken. See Stop Sale. Advised Operator to remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Approximately 10 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Chlorine dispensing container empty. Advised Operator to replace. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Chlorine dispensing container empty. Advised Operator to replace/manually sanitize dishes in triple sink until machine able to sanitize properly. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside oven on cook line. Approximately 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling under prep table with microwave. Approximately 4 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall next to cooking equipment. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall next to triple sink over cooking utensils. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelving over prep table in prep area next to triple sink. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, cleaned and sanitize areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Approximately 25 live roaches throughout kitchen. 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10853755

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen inside hand wash sink at expo line. 1 dead roach in kitchen in bucket under hand wash sink at expo line. 1 dead roach in kitchen on floor under hand wash sink at cook line. Approximately 5 dead roaches in kitchen stuck to walls on cook line over food cooking/preparation/storage areas. Approximately 10 dead roaches in kitchen left side flip top cooler on cook line inside pans containing raw shell eggs/cooked cauliflower/cooked chicken. See Stop Sale. Advised Operator to remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Approximately 10 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Approximately 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Advised Operator to remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Chlorine dispensing container empty. Advised Operator to replace. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Chlorine dispensing container empty. Advised Operator to replace/manually sanitize dishes in triple sink until machine able to sanitize properly. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside oven on cook line. Approximately 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling under prep table with microwave. Approximately 4 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall next to cooking equipment. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall next to triple sink over cooking utensils. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelving over prep table in prep area next to triple sink. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, cleaned and sanitize areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Approximately 25 live roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on counter at expo line. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor at kitchen line. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall in prep area. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas. 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10722801

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen inside hand wash sink at expo line. 1 dead roach in kitchen in bucket under hand wash sink at expo line. 1 dead roach in kitchen on floor under hand wash sink at cook line. Approximately 5 dead roaches in kitchen stuck to walls on cook line over food cooking/preparation/storage areas. Approximately 10 dead roaches in kitchen left side flip top cooler on cook line inside pans containing raw shell eggs/cooked cauliflower/cooked chicken. See Stop Sale. Advised Operator to remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize areas. 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Chlorine dispensing container empty. Advised Operator to replace. 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. Employee handled menus and order entry system and then handled clean glasses, alcohol jigger and ice scoop while preparing drinks for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator employee needs to wash hands. Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then handled clean utensils and plates while preparing food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator employee(s) need to wash hands. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside oven on cook line. Approximately 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling under prep table with microwave. Approximately 4 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall next to cooking equipment. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall next to triple sink over cooking utensils. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelving over prep table in prep area next to triple sink. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, cleaned and sanitize areas. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approximately 10 dead roaches in kitchen left side flip top cooler on cook line inside pans containing raw shell eggs/cooked cauliflower/cooked chicken. See Stop Sale. 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. Warning
  • 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 to Operator, advised to inform employees. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at expo line and at cook line; no soap. Advised Operator to provide soap. Warning