AROMA & SABOR

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef not separate from ready to eat plantains in reach in cooler by ware washing area. Operator moved beef and plantains. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken not separate from raw bacon and beef in reach in cooler in ware washing area. Operator moved chicken Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with debris, Warning

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in coolers and ovens has residue on them. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on cook line. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board on cook line. Operator moved phone to back storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on cook line. Operator had employee remove watch. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers in ware washing area. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor of dry storage closet. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of display case on front counter. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area. Warning

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 76F

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used to store food

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork above cut tomatoes in drawer on cook line

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef, raw pork above raw fish

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with printed copy of 5030-081, she posted at front counter Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed vegetables above cooked rice

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken soup (51F - Cooling) soup was cooked yesterday. Operator states that they used a laser thermometer to take temperatures. Soup is in a large container. Discussed with owner proper cooling procedures. See stop sale.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken soup (51F - Cooling)

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticide spray sitting on top of freezer chest. Operator relocated to office. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine. Operator was able to acquire test strips at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator is using laser thermometer. Discussed the need to use a probe thermometer and provided operator with thermometer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site