AROMA ESPRESSO BAR
540 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed a milk crate used to store vegetables in walk in cooler.
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (45°F – Cold Holding); whipped cream cheese (48°F – Cold Holding) in kitchen reach in coolers. Observed butter (76°F – Cold Holding); milk (49°F – Cold Holding) in front service area. Observed (48°F – Cold Holding) in ice cream machine in kitchen area.
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over danishes in walk in freezer.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately one live roach in ice machine in front service area. And observed approximately 4 live roaches in kitchen area on prep table next to ice cream machine where soup is located.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
Intermediate 4
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed spoon and scrubbing pad in front hand wash sink.
53A-01-6Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Five employees on duty only two have employee training.
Basic 15
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted in kitchen area.
32-12-4Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in storage area.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in food preparation area.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in front service area door broken off hinges.
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in kitchen area near ice cream machine.
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave oven soiled with encrusted food debris.
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. In reach in coolers in kitchen area.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
36-72-4Basic – Walk-in freezer floor soiled. Also observed floor soiled underneath ice machine on front counter area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed different bottles containing sauce not labeled in prep reach in cooler in kitchen area.
22-16-4Basic – Intermediate – Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:57 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.