Aroma Catering
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Aroma Catering has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Aroma Catering was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Opa-Locka restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside plastic spray bottle with no label. Employee labeled the food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the salt inside the bag. Employee fixed the scoop handle.
10-01-5
86
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bottle of water on walk in cooler shelf next to the margarine. Owner moved it out immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handle food without hair restraint. Employee placed the hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink not set up in the correct order. Explained employees the correct order, and 3 compartment solutions were set up correctly immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
86
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located at the cook area. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles touching the seasoning inside the food container . Owner corrected them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior surface of food storage containers are soiled ( lid for seasoning containers) . Employee started cleaning the lids **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves are used to store clean pans **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
78
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves are used to store clean pans . **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable food containers and cups in cardboard boxes stored on the floor. As per owner, it was for carry out inside the vans. Owner moved them immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
90
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quat test kit instead of chlorine test kit when using chlorine sanitizer in the establishment. Owner ordered the correct test kit while I was conducting the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-32-5
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving used to stored clean pans in the kitchen.
14-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed some food residue inside alto shaam hot cabinet not in use at the time of the inspection.Owner cleaned it up completely immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
82
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed chlorine test kit with no chart to check sanitizer concentration.
16-36-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop sugar. Owner took it out the container . **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in one of the hand sink located in the kitchen area.
29-20-5
82
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
90
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed baseboard in disrepair by the oven area.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet when prepping food . Employee took off the jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the salt. Employee corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed an opening on the screening wall , screen is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
35B-04-4
82
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
May 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitation solution at + 200ppm. Operator change the sanitizer solution. Final concentration **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans with spaghetti sauce dented stored next to tomato paste cans at storage shelf preparation area. Manager segregated the two cans. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touching her face and proceeded to handled clean single service items without washing hands. Manager was informed and employee went to wash her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the employee at three compartment doesn't know the correct use of the three compartments sink. Employee was instructed and the containers were returned to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slices of Turkey (70-69 F - Cold Holding) at shelf in front of hot box. As per operator for less than one hour. Manager moved the product to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Final temperature slices of Turkey (42 F - Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed the employee at three compartment sink washing container doesn't know the correct way to used the three compartments sink. Employee was instructed how to use the three compartments sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink blocked by plastic containers. Operator moved the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a container outside the restaurant being used as a dry storage area to store papers goods. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food thermometer at 69°F and unable calibrated.
05-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chocolate milk and gallon of milk stored on floor at walk in cooler. Manager moved the products to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over preparation table at kitchen area. Manager removed the insect control device. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping towels on preparation table.
21-12-4
23
May 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dry storage.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a container outside the restaurant being used as a dry storage area to store papers goods.
51-16-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Accumulate water on clean equipments.
24-08-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Empty can used to store salt. Advised manager he discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Advised manager he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation table. Advised employee, she corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Advised manager he closed it **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
90
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Advised manager he corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Advised manager he put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aroma Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aroma Catering on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aroma Catering?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aroma Catering.
How does Aroma Catering compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?
Aroma Catering most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Opa-Locka average of 78.
Has Aroma Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aroma Catering have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aroma Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Aroma Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aroma Catering is inspected around four times per year on average.
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