Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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AROMA INDIAN CUISINE AND BAR

351 W BAY DR · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3680812
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13574012
DBPR license6217842

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 12, 2026 12:13 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 13, 2026 10:07 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings on shelf holding clean pans in dish area. 15 rodent droppings on dish machine. 5 droppings observed on dish machine floor. 12 droppings found in storage area to the right of doors exiting to the dining room. 6 droppings found under toaster oven in alley. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 50f, moved item back to walk in cooler.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area.

Basic 3

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Flour on floor in outside storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in outside storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.