AROMA INDIAN CUISINE
14700 TAMIAMI TRAIL N SUITE 10 · NAPLES · Collier County · FL 34110
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
35 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects in dry storage flying around bags of unwashed onion. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects near the mop sink. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects behind the bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects on top of sesame seeds on the cook line. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags used to store fresh herbs in a stand up reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-07-4High Priority – Pickled lemons with mold-like growth in the reach in cooler with a missing door. See stop sale. The operator discarded the lemons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb stored over paneer cheese in the reach in cooler. The operator proctored the raw lamb. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small flying insects land on sesame seeds on the cook line. The operator discarded the sesame seeds. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (66F – Cold Holding) in a reach in cooler with no door and curtains covering the opening. The operator discarded the shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (66F – Cold Holding) in a reach in cooler with no door and curtains covering the opening. The operator discarded the shell eggs. Observed cooked onions and peppers (66F – Cold Holding) at room temperature on the cook line. The operator stated the onions and peppers hand been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator was emailed a time as public health control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (125F – Hot Holding) in the rice cooker. The operator stated the rice was cooked approximately 3 hours prior to inspection. The operator heat the rice to 156F for hot holding. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
52-03-4Intermediate – Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed crab cakes advertised on the menu. The establishment is serving Mrs. Friday's Krabby Cakes. **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the dishmachine blocked by chemical buckets. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Multiple ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in the reach in coolers and reach in freezer. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a public restroom removed and turned into a storage area. The operator made the line existing restroom unisex. Observed no plan submitted to plan review. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the dishmachine. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink behind the bar. **Warning**
Basic 20
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles and microwave door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in multiple locations in the kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on top of the reach in cooler. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches while engaged in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed a stand up reach in cooler missing doors and covered with a sheet in the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bags of potatoes and onions stored on the floor in the kitchen and in dry storage. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Front door has gap between the double doors. The rear exit has a gap at the threshold. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food in dry storage. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 91F standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler with a missing door. Observed standing water inside an out of service chest style reach in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed uncooked rice stored uncovered in dry storage. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe underneath the hand sink near the ice machine. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the floor near the employee entrance to the kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar removed from original packaging not labeled on the cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:38 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.