AROMAS ICE CREAM & BAKERY

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rinse off soap in water with less than 5 seconds scrubbing at front handwash sink. Spoke with employee, employee rewashed hands properly before continuing work. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Licence expired on 12/1/2025. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under back handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusted and soiled at entrance to kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Right side with soiled coffee utensil, left side with garbage cans blocking access. Operator cleared both for proper use. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Adriana, Maria, Lisbeth hired more than 60 days, handling food, no proof of training. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in standing water 78F at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

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. In reach-in cooler at front, cakes pastries fruits and parfaits packed no label. On counter cookies, snacks packed on site no labels. Repeat Violation Warning

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked, right side door at front marked as exit, with rack of snacks. For reporting purposes only.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. By back door to right side corner.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee returning to work after eating lunch in dining room, no handwash. Spoke with manager regard proper handwashing steps.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under handwash sink by triple sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clean dishware in both handwash sinks by triple sink and front counter. Operator cleared sink for use. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Adriana hired more than 60 days no proof of training.

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. Operator placed additional utensils at area. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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 cookies wheat pellets packed in house on front counter, as well as parfaits, fruits and pastries packed in house in front reach-in cooler for customer self service lacking proper labeling. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal bag of food stored above frosting to be used for food sold to public, back large 2 door reach-in cooler.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on large two door reach-in cooler back of restaurant.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in standing water 67F by front counter.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, in two display cases in front part of restaurant.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. By back door of establishment, connected to 2 burner stove.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back half of kitchen.

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.

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.

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

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 bakers no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Citrus squeezer in small silver reach-in cooler front chipped, not in good repair.

Basic - Food stored on floor. In main kitchen, bags flour and containers oil stored on floor.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter ice cream scoops in standing water 72F.

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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled by entrance to kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee supplies in handwash sink in front part of kitchen.

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in back half of kitchen.

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

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

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around shared dumpster. Repeat Violation

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.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid damaged, not easily closed.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) under table next to triple sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with build up of food debris

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints in use.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed dumpster area with multiple trash bags and garbage on ground. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid nope. Repeat Violation

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

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

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.

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.

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind shelving and under cooking equipment in front and main kitchen.

Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster, lid left open.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back of kitchen.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice on counter next to middle kitchen handwash sink.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/21. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/21. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification Admin Complaint

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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Observed No certified food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint

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 2023-04-14: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/21 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: License expired 12/1/21 Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Can opener soiled Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: No proof of certified food manager certification Admin Complaint

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 2022-02-24: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: No hot water in employee restroom Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in the reach in cooler near the oven. Operator placed the raw shell eggs under container of fruit filling. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair with exposed studs at the sink.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris next to the reach in freezer.