AROMA TROPICAL

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of pesticide inside the bathroom. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); beans (46 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Food was from yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); beans (46 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Food was from yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Iraisi Perez Miranda , she is the new owner. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding inside the reach in cooler at the front not date marked. Warning

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

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator wearing multiple bracelets while preparing food. Warning

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler in the kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at the front next to the coffee machine. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form or kit, inspector emailed form to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed no form printed, no kit provided at time of callback inspection report. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water at sinks. 73F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed water at sinks with 75F. As per operator, technician coming at 5 pm to check breakers. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed no probe thermometer on site at time of callback inspection report. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water and hole in ceiling damage throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed water damage to ceiling tiles and a hole at time of callback inspection report. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at front counter with ambient temperature of 55F. The following foods stored inside: tres leches (46F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were prepped and placed in cooler Saturday, 2 days prior to inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed reach in cooler at front counter with ambient temperature of 55F. No TCS foods stored inside cooler at time of callback inspection report. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezers in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed ice buildup in chest freezers in kitchen at time of callback inspection report. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above butter, cut vegetables. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at front counter tres leches (46F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were prepped and placed in cooler Saturday, 2 days prior to inspection. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter tres leches (46F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were prepped and placed in cooler Saturday, 2 days prior to inspection. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table: crispy rice (90F - Hot Holding). As per operator, rice was there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Manager brought to kitchen to reheat. Warning

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. Observed no form or kit, inspector emailed form to operator. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen used for storage of rags and plantains. Operator emptied hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water at sinks. 73F. Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at time of inspection. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler at counter desserts with no date mark. As per operator, the desserts were made on Saturday, 2 days prior to inspection. Inspector explained food must be dated and labeled onsite after 24 hours of holding. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water and hole in ceiling damage throughout kitchen Warning

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at front counter with ambient temperature of 55F. The following foods stored inside: tres leches (46F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were prepped and placed in cooler Saturday, 2 days prior to inspection. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on floor of kitchen. Operator moved to prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezers in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed utensils stored on hook touching soiled walls at warewash area. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt buckets no label. Manager wrote name and placed sticker. Corrected On-Site Warning