Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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AROMA INDIAN CUISINE

731 VILLAGE BLVD UNIT 110 · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33409

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3654640
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13485087
DBPR license6012913

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 7, 2025 2:21 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 8, 2025 2:39 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
11 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 11

#2High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (53F – Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#3High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from dining room and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled containers/trash while throwing into dumpster then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and began to prepare food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 30 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around/landing on prep tables/cutting boards/clean dishes and utensils. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects, clean and sanitize areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, or other pests. Approximately 6 live weevils crawling inside flour storage container. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked rice. Operator moved raw chicken below cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelves storing clean/sanitized cooking/food service utensils. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside sugar container. See stop sale. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside sugar container. Approximately 6 live weevils crawling inside flour storage container. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (53F – Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. At cook line; butter (93F – Reheating). Operator stated butter placed on stove to reheat/hold until served more than 2 hours prior, did not reach 135F for 15 seconds within 2 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line right side flip top cooler; cooked chicken (50F – Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (50F – Cold Holding); cooked lamb (49F – Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12High Priority03E-03-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. At cook line; butter (93F – Reheating). Operator stated butter placed on stove to reheat/hold until served more than 2 hours prior, did not reach 135F for 15 seconds within 2 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Raj Baul. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15Intermediate53B-01-5

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. Employee working longer than 120 days no proof of required state approved training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 1

#1Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flip top cooler at expo line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
3 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.