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AROMAS CIGAR BAR

4372 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 105 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3754089
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13792591
DBPR license2613842

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#17High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottles in hand sink at long bar, removed by employee **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at long bar, employee brought a roll

#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at long bar, employee brought some **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance at bar, employee stated is cleaner, also by prep sink in kitchen

#22Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at long bar

Basic 16

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co not secure by ice machine

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. One moved on prep area by cook line

#3Basic06-09-2

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 30f raw tuna, employee removed it from bag **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink above prep sink, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelf above customer food in upright cooler, cook moved it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn fryer baskets **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Water bottles at long bar

#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall and door frame by ice machine **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it

#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at both bars and hand sink by cook line, emailed one

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty fan at bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door by ice machine

#14Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black build up on shelf in upright cooler by cook line

#15Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler in kitchen

#16Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions on shelf above cooked wings **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 11:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.