Aroma Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Aroma Indian Cuisine has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Sep 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “employee personal items stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Aroma Indian Cuisine's latest score of 78 falls below the Naples average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has a gap. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Front line is dimly lit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
38-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles near back prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door is not self closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls are soiled at front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Educated operator about sanitizing with Three compartment sink, and need to call service technician. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Dishwasher 0ppm chlorine this visit **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed five small flying insects in dishwasher area This is a repeat violation from 5-28-25 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Observed six small flying insects in dishwasher area this visit **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has a gap. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Front line is dimly lit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
38-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles near back prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door is not self closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls are soiled at front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed a copper lined water pitcher used for water. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
14-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a restroom removed with no plan received from plan review. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bagged flour stored on the floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in dry storage missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
64
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a public restroom removed and turned into a storage area. The operator made the line existing restroom unisex. Observed no plan submitted to plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Observed a license from a different location displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 91F standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Observed in-use utensils stored in 88F standing water. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink behind the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed crab cakes advertised on the menu. The establishment is serving Mrs. Friday's Krabby Cakes. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: The operator stated a work order has been submitted for new menus. The operator stated servers will make guests aware of the imitation crab. **Time Extended**
52-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a public restroom removed and turned into a storage area. The operator made the line existing restroom unisex. Observed no plan submitted to plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles and microwave door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Front door has gap between the double doors. The rear exit has a gap at the threshold. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 91F standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar removed from original packaging not labeled on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
43
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 7 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 35 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects in dry storage flying around bags of unwashed onion. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects near the mop sink. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects behind the bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects on top of sesame seeds on the cook line. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags used to store fresh herbs in a stand up reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Pickled lemons with mold-like growth in the reach in cooler with a missing door. See stop sale. The operator discarded the lemons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb stored over paneer cheese in the reach in cooler. The operator proctored the raw lamb. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small flying insects land on sesame seeds on the cook line. The operator discarded the sesame seeds. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (66F - Cold Holding) in a reach in cooler with no door and curtains covering the opening. The operator discarded the shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (66F - Cold Holding) in a reach in cooler with no door and curtains covering the opening. The operator discarded the shell eggs. Observed cooked onions and peppers (66F - Cold Holding) at room temperature on the cook line. The operator stated the onions and peppers hand been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator was emailed a time as public health control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (125F - Hot Holding) in the rice cooker. The operator stated the rice was cooked approximately 3 hours prior to inspection. The operator heat the rice to 156F for hot holding. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the dishmachine. **Warning**
31B-05-4
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**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink behind the bar. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed crab cakes advertised on the menu. The establishment is serving Mrs. Friday's Krabby Cakes. **Admin Complaint**
52-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the dishmachine blocked by chemical buckets. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Multiple ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in the reach in coolers and reach in freezer. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a public restroom removed and turned into a storage area. The operator made the line existing restroom unisex. Observed no plan submitted to plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles and microwave door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in multiple locations in the kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on top of the reach in cooler. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches while engaged in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a stand up reach in cooler missing doors and covered with a sheet in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of potatoes and onions stored on the floor in the kitchen and in dry storage. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Front door has gap between the double doors. The rear exit has a gap at the threshold. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
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 the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food in dry storage. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 91F standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler with a missing door. Observed standing water inside an out of service chest style reach in freezer. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncooked rice stored uncovered in dry storage. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath the hand sink near the ice machine. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the floor near the employee entrance to the kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar removed from original packaging not labeled on the cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
6
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen foods stored in non food grade bags in reach in freezer. Operator advised to use food grade storage bags/containers.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Advised operator to update license. Operator updated license before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Located in dish washing area, blocked by ware washing equipment and dish machine chemicals.
31A-09-4
Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Beverage/soda dispenser device and tubing stored in ice bin used to serve to customers. Operator removed dispenser and tubing. **Corrected On-Site**
14-18-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Located in dry storage across from dish washing area, bowl stored in container of dry food, in contact with food, no handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Licensed displayed expired in 2021. Advised operator to post updated license.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone found on in use cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen engaging in food preparation wearing wrist watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees in kitchen engaging in food preparation not wearing hair restraint. Operator advised to have employees utilize hair restraints when working with food.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in storage room across from kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found on stove top, utensils held in water at 91F. Operator heated water to above 135F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Located by dish washing area, under cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two microwaves have soiled interior and food debris. Advised operator to maintain microwaves in clean order.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several buckets of sauces in reach in cooler not covered with food stored above open containers on shelving. Operator placed lids on buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
39
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed public means room in back of dining room and made the Women's public restroom unisex and did not submit remodel plans to plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Observed No plan review submitted and approved. Operator removed public means room in back of dining room and made the Women's public restroom unisex and did not submit remodel plans to plan review. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Apr 9, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over packaged frozen meat in reach in freezer at end of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on table near cook line. Educated operator on proper pest control. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area and hand wash sink at bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen precooked foods not date marked. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in dishwash area not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by buckets. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags of onions stored on floor in dry storage. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on floor underneath hand wash sink at cook line. Educated operator on proper pest control. Operator swept and discarded roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on inverting containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
20
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects at floor drain under dish machine and in bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed one small flying insect in bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately fifteen live roaches on floor under reach in cooler on the cooks line, on wall by make table in kitchen and under reach in coolers. Repeat from 12-14-2023. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol and preventative measures was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed 5 roaches in the process of dying under stove and make table in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at outside hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Advised operator of form DPBR Form 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Not all employees have agreement **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed public means room in back of dining room and made the Women's public restroom unisex and did not submit remodel plans to plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. No cove molding in kitchen under corner prep station and behind fry station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. Repeat from 12-14-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed ten dead roaches throughout kitchen area, five dead roaches in dining room and front desk area. Operator cleaned up all dead vermin.. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cook has cell phone amid prep station and personal backpack hanging on storage rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep microwave has heavy buildup of food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
43
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects at floor drain under dish machine and in bar area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken held over cooked vegetables in reach in cooler. Cook moved food to proper storage . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately fifteen live roaches on floor under reach in cooler on the cooks line, on wall by make table in kitchen and under reach in coolers. Repeat from 12-14-2023. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol and preventative measures was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Server washing gloves between functions. Server corrected to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at outside hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); Operator discarded and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal paint brush used at prep station for basting. **Warning**
14-14-4
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. Advised operator of form DPBR Form 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator has veggie rolls, per operator, prepared on site with date marking. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed public means room in back of dining room and made the Women's public restroom unisex and did not submit remodel plans to plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three carbon dioxide tanks improperly chained in beverage storage area. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. No cove molding in kitchen under corner prep station and behind fry station **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. Repeat from 12-14-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cook has cell phone amid prep station and personal backpack hanging on storage rack. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep microwave has heavy buildup of food debris **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cooks line has a build up of food debris. Repeat from 12-14-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); Operator discarded and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen ice machine contains mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
18
Dec 15, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2023. Observed license paid before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed nine live roaches total, six in prep area in drop ceiling tiles and three on walls in cook line area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used in dry rice in dry storage area. Operator removed container for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in dining room. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of debris behind reach in coolers, dish area and cook line area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted for proper storage in back storage area. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in cook line area soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
58
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between prep table and wall. Operator moved knives for cleaning and proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line I water only reaching 100F. Operator turned burner on to heat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in batter on cook line and in corn flour in dry storage area. Educated operator proper storage if scoops are left in product. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables in non food grade bag. Operator removed from bag for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2022, extended to 1/20/2023.
50-17-3
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in dry storage closet.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and broken around dish machine. Repeat 6/3/2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
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 handle of scoop in rice touching rice.
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing standing at room temperature. Operator turned on water to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aroma Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aroma Indian Cuisine on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aroma Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Aroma Indian Cuisine.
How does Aroma Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Aroma Indian Cuisine most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Aroma Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aroma Indian Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aroma Indian Cuisine 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 Indian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aroma Indian Cuisine is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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