CUTLER BAY, Miami-Dade County

AROMA TROPICAL

18710 SW 107 AVE UNIT 33, CUTLER BAY, FL 33157

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 8, 2023
City
CUTLER BAY
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 22342519

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs and raw beef stored over produce. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22342518

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In the hot holding box located in the front counter beef empanadas (127F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (125F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee reheating food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 22342524

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided big 6 poster to operator. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22342526

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22342517

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. Yanet Juviel working over 60 days not certified. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22342525

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. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22342523

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the kitchen. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22342520

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots stored on shelves next to the stove. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22342521

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone stored on the food storage shelves located in the kitchen. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22342522

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind the hand sink and food storage shelves in the kitchen area. Warning

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31B-02-4

Detail 21835608

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located in the kitchen.

31B-06-4

Detail 21835603

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In the preparation area.

24-05-4

Detail 21835602

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots pans, in storage shelves in the cook line.

22-08-4

Detail 21835607

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in the cook line.

14-36-5

Detail 21835606

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair, observed reach in freezer lid detached. RIF in the storage area.

31B-04-4

Detail 21835601

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. HWS at front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 21835604

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. RIF gasket located in the preparation area gasket soiled.

29-11-4

Detail 21835605

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under the 3 compartment sink.

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

05-08-4

Detail 21186557

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21186558

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21186556

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 21186552

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 21186555

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 21186553

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In all units. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Time Extended

21-02-4

Detail 21186554

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Time Extended

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 10Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 21183248

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler behind the prep table at cook line observed raw pork over cooked plantains and cooked chicken.

03B-01-6

Detail 21183256

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in containers stored on shelves at preparation area salami (70 F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (75F - Hot Holding); fried eggs (69F - Hot Holding), cooked plantains (107F - Hot Holding), cooked onions (76F - Hot Holding), as per owner for less than2 hours. Employee reheating food. In hot holding unit at front counter observed chicken empanadas (117 F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese empanadas (117 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas, (118 F - Hot Holding), per owner for less than4 hours. Employee reheating empanadas. Corrective Action Taken

11-03-5

Detail 21183250

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided updated big 6 poster to owner. Corrected On-Site

53A-10-4

Detail 21183258

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was unable to answer cold or hot holding temperatures.

53B-16-4

Detail 21183247

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee unaware of cooling or thawing process. Provided employee with adequate posters and information of the food code thawing and cooling procedures. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21183251

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

05-08-4

Detail 21183254

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

02B-02-5

Detail 21183245

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to owner. Owner printed it and posted it on site. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21183242

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

14-09-4

Detail 21183257

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

40-06-5

Detail 21183252

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones stored on shelves located in the kitchen.

13-03-4

Detail 21183243

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep with no hair restraint.

36-62-4

Detail 21183244

Basic - Light not functioning. In the kitchen area.

38-07-4

Detail 21183255

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the kitchen area.

05-09-4

Detail 21183246

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In all units.

08B-12-5

Detail 21183259

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in cooler behind the preparation area observed cooked pork in a container not covered.

06-01-5

Detail 21183249

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in a container on prep table thawing at room temperature.

21-02-4

Detail 21183253

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 16

08A-02-6

Detail 21010207

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese in the reach in cooler in the ware washing area.

08A-04-5

Detail 21010212

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs and raw beef over fruit in a reach in cooler next to the ware washing area.

29-34-4

Detail 21010215

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to the triple sink. Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 21010221

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

36-37-5

Detail 21010210

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the front service area and throughout the kitchen.

36-32-5

Detail 21010213

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 21010219

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.I gave the manager the instructions on how to print.

40-06-5

Detail 21010218

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on storage rack with clean dishes next to kitchen entrance door.

35B-01-4

Detail 21010222

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21010208

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large container of red beans next to the cooking equipment Also observed a case of water bottles on the floor next to the kitchen entrance. Also observed plastic containers under the prep tables counting spices and other foods.

36-62-4

Detail 21010220

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed several lights out in the kitchen and front service area.

38-01-4

Detail 21010217

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in the ware wash area.

16-46-4

Detail 21010211

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-17-4

Detail 21010209

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed a case of napkins stored on the floor in the employee restroom.

08B-12-5

Detail 21010216

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice in a pan next to cooking equipment. The manager put a lid on the pan. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21010214

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large containers stored on the bottom of the prep table not labeled. As per manager the containers are full of sugar.

Oct 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 20575191

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-08: Time Extended

Sep 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-04-4

Detail 20551345

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink broken, no water to sink , unit by the 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: At the time of the inspection hand wash sink was in place but lack hot water. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20551347

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 20551346

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per operator mop sink broken and was removed, to be replaced. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: At the time of the inspection the mop sink was in place but no hot water. Time Extended

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 20529473

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs above cooked pork in the domestic reach in cooler. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 20529471

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken with raw beef in the chest freezer. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20529468

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. glass door unit : cooked beans ( as per operator from yesterday.) (48°F - Cold Holding) by 3 compartment sink:; rice( as per operator from yesterday) (61°F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20529469

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door unit :; cooked beans ( as per operator from yesterday.) (48°F - Cold Holding) by 3 compartment sink:; rice( as per operator from yesterday) (61°F - Cold Holding) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20529467

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box: empanadas (118°F - Hot Holding)as per operator about an hour ago. Operator placed empanadas on lower shelf and adjusted thermostat to increase temperature. 2nd temperature,empanadas at 181°F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20529472

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 20529466

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink broken, no water to sink , unit by the 3 compartment sink. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20529465

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20529463

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottled drinking water stored on the floor by the front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-27-4

Detail 20529470

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per operator mop sink broken and was removed, to be replaced. Warning

25-17-4

Detail 20529464

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed box containing togo food containers stored on the floor by the entrance to the employee bathroom. Corrected On-Site Warning