Aroma Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Aroma Indian Cuisine has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Observed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting Aroma Indian Cuisine on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Observed: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dlshmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised Operator to manually sanitize dishes until machine repaired. **Repeat Violation** **Admln Complaint•• Priority: High Priority
22-41-4
High Priority - Observed: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee(s) entered kitchen from rear exit door and dining room door and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements. Priority: High Priority
12A-16-4
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-In cooler; cooked rice (46F • Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, removed from/held out of temperature control for less than 1 hour, moved to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken•• Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at both hand wash sinks In kitchen. Operator provided for one only. Priority: Intermediate.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both hand wash sinks In kitchen. Operator provided for one only. Priority: Intermediate.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler; cooked rice, cooked vegetables, cooked goat, cooked chicken no date. Operator stated Items cooked between 1-3 days prior. Advised Operator of date marking requirements. Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed: Expo line flip top reach-in cooler Interior/shelves have accumulation of soli residues. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize interior. Priority: Basic
22-16-4
45
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 30 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around/landing on prep tables/cutting boards/clean dishes and utensils. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects, clean and sanitize areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Approximately 6 live, small flying insects found in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelves storing clean/sanitized cooking/food service utensils. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside sugar container. See stop sale. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: 1 live roach in kitchen crawling out from paneling on wall behind prep table next to triple sink. Advised Operator to eliminate live roach, clean and sanitize area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (53F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. At cook line; butter (93F - Reheating). Operator stated butter placed on stove to reheat/hold until served more than 2 hours prior, did not reach 135F for 15 seconds within 2 hours. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: At cook line right side flip top cooler; cooked cauliflower 60F cold holding, cooked onion sauce 60F cold holding, cooked lentils 60F cold holding. Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line right side flip top cooler; cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (50F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: At cook line right side flip top cooler; cooked cauliflower 60F cold holding, cooked onion sauce 60F cold holding, cooked lentils 60F cold holding. Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Raj Baul. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Raj Baul, no proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee working longer than 120 days no proof of required state approved training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Employee working longer than 120 days no proof of required state approved training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flip top cooler at expo line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
43
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 8 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 100 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around/landing on unwashed potatoes and onions. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects, clean/sanitize areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Approximately 2 live, small flying insects in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 live roaches in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table. Approximately 20 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall next to dish machine. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean/sanitize areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Approximately 5 live roaches found in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
74
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside oven on cook line. Approximately 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling under prep table with microwave. Approximately 4 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall next to cooking equipment. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall next to triple sink over cooking utensils. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelving over prep table in prep area next to triple sink. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, cleaned and sanitize areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Approximately 25 live roaches throughout kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on counter at expo line. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor at kitchen line. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall in prep area. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Approximately 5 live roaches throughout kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
78
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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). Chlorine dispensing container empty. Advised Operator to replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Chlorine dispensing container empty. Advised Operator to replace/manually sanitize dishes in triple sink until machine able to sanitize properly. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside oven on cook line. Approximately 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling under prep table with microwave. Approximately 4 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall next to cooking equipment. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall next to triple sink over cooking utensils. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelving over prep table in prep area next to triple sink. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, cleaned and sanitize areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Approximately 25 live roaches throughout kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on counter at expo line. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor at kitchen line. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall in prep area. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelves over prep table. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen inside hand wash sink at expo line. 1 dead roach in kitchen in bucket under hand wash sink at expo line. 1 dead roach in kitchen on floor under hand wash sink at cook line. Approximately 5 dead roaches in kitchen stuck to walls on cook line over food cooking/preparation/storage areas. Approximately 10 dead roaches in kitchen left side flip top cooler on cook line inside pans containing raw shell eggs/cooked cauliflower/cooked chicken. See Stop Sale. Advised Operator to remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Approximately 10 dead roaches throughout kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Approximately 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Advised Operator to remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
64
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Chlorine dispensing container empty. Advised Operator to replace. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled menus and order entry system and then handled clean glasses, alcohol jigger and ice scoop while preparing drinks for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator employee needs to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
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 touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then handled clean utensils and plates while preparing food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator employee(s) need to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside oven on cook line. Approximately 5 live roaches in kitchen crawling under prep table with microwave. Approximately 4 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall next to cooking equipment. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall next to triple sink over cooking utensils. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on shelving over prep table in prep area next to triple sink. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, cleaned and sanitize areas. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approximately 10 dead roaches in kitchen left side flip top cooler on cook line inside pans containing raw shell eggs/cooked cauliflower/cooked chicken. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 to Operator, advised to inform employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at expo line and at cook line; no soap. Advised Operator to provide soap. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen inside hand wash sink at expo line. 1 dead roach in kitchen in bucket under hand wash sink at expo line. 1 dead roach in kitchen on floor under hand wash sink at cook line. Approximately 5 dead roaches in kitchen stuck to walls on cook line over food cooking/preparation/storage areas. Approximately 10 dead roaches in kitchen left side flip top cooler on cook line inside pans containing raw shell eggs/cooked cauliflower/cooked chicken. See Stop Sale. Advised Operator to remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize areas. **Warning**
35A-03-4
33
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
47
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round plastic container in rice. Explained and manager removed the container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several broken tiles in dishwasher area.
36-17-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aroma Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aroma Indian Cuisine on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aroma Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aroma Indian Cuisine.
How does Aroma Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Aroma Indian Cuisine most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Aroma Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aroma Indian Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Aroma Indian Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Aroma Indian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aroma Indian Cuisine is inspected around four times per year on average.
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