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AROMA & SABOR

34720 US HWY 19 N · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3693889
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13652802
DBPR license6218301

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority08A-05-6

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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#10High Priority08A-20-5

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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

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

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

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

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

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

Warning
#3Basic40-06-5

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic13-07-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic14-38-4

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

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor of dry storage closet. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-20-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic16-46-4

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

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.