AROMA INDIAN CUISINE AND BAR
351 W BAY DR · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm. Sanitizer motor not working to distribute chemical. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Dish machine still not operational. Will not automatically dispense sanitizer. Pump observed to still be broken. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: AC'd on 4/15/2025 **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
53A-01-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Alley. Side cooks line Dish area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Dish area. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Alley. Side cooks line Dish area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: No soap at the following locations: Dish area . East end of cooks line. Set end of cooks line. **Admin Complaint**
03F-10-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cannot observed written plan- locked up – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
Basic 4
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Soiled top. **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
29-18-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Food stored on freezer floor. **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:50 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.