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AROMA INDIAN CUISINE

731 VILLAGE BLVD STE 110-111 · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33409

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3449952
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8738979
DBPR license6012913

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#1High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked cauliflower (48F – Cooling); cooked onions (50F – Cooling); cooked potatoes (47F – Cooling). Operator stated items cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#2High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while removing from cook line and cell phone and then continued preparing food and handling clean utensils without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked cauliflower (48F – Cooling); cooked onions (50F – Cooling); cooked potatoes (47F – Cooling). Operator stated items cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; cooked onion sauce (45F – Cold Holding); cooked lamb (45F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; cooked onion sauce (45F – Cold Holding); cooked lamb (45F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked potatoes (117F – Hot Holding). Operator stated potatoes are reheated prior to being placed in steam table, held one hour, reheated potatoes to 178F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line; cooked chicken (110F – Cooling 1:16pm/110F – Cooling 1:50pm). Operator stated cooling for 30 minutes, sealed inside ziplock bags stacked in full storage container, will not reach 70F within 2 hours, unsealed/unstacked bags and moved to walk-in freezer to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At expo line; hand washing sink used to store visibly soiled spoons. Operator removed spoons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
4 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.