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AROMAS ICE CREAM & BAKERY

4316 LEE BLVD UNIT 6 · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3354610
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8373870
DBPR license4607523

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High 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. Observed employ rinsing dirty dishes, return to work with food, improper handwashing. Spoke with employees about proper handwashing, observed employee properly wash hands before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In tall silver reach-in cooler by triple sink, raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat chocolate, frosting, cheese. Operator moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top reach-in cooler silver on front line:; cut tomatoes (44F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (44F – Cold Holding); milk (48F – Cold Holding); heat treated opened almond milk (45F – Cold Holding) for three hours since open. Operator turned down temperature of cooler and will monitor temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under handwash sink to left of triple sink. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee use triple sink to wash hands. Spoke with employees about proper handwashing in handwash sinks only. Operator properly washed hands in correct sink. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishware in both handwash sinks. Operator cleared the sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate53B-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. Repeat 6/14/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Repeat 6/18/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags flour by restroom, bag sugar and containers filling in corner behind pasty display case. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 open beverages in tall silver reach-in cooler by triple sink. Operator separated the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.