Aroma Tropical
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Aroma Tropical 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Aroma Tropical was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average for Cutler Bay sits at 70, putting Aroma Tropical on the better side of that line. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); beans (46 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Food was from yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of pesticide inside the bathroom. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); beans (46 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Food was from yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Iraisi Perez Miranda , she is the new owner. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding inside the reach in cooler at the front not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator wearing multiple bracelets while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler in the kitchen area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at the front next to the coffee machine. **Warning**
24-18-4
39
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bathroom for employees. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food stored inside reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and hole in ceiling throughout kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on storage rack in the kitchen. Employee removed it.
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 employee cell phone stored above utensils in the storage rack in the kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer lid broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution stored on preparation table.
21-12-4
50
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed no probe thermometer on site at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed hot thermometer temperature only. Inspector explained the difference and locations to purchase probe thermometer. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water and hole in ceiling damage throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed water damage to ceiling tiles and a hole at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed water and hole in ceiling throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezers in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed ice buildup in chest freezers in kitchen at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed ice buildup in chest freezer in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
82
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed no probe thermometer on site at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit, inspector emailed form to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed no form printed, no kit provided at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water at sinks. 73F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed water at sinks with 75F. As per operator, technician coming at 5 pm to check breakers. **Time Extended**
27-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water and hole in ceiling damage throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed water damage to ceiling tiles and a hole at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at front counter with ambient temperature of 55F. The following foods stored inside: tres leches (46F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were prepped and placed in cooler Saturday, 2 days prior to inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed reach in cooler at front counter with ambient temperature of 55F. No TCS foods stored inside cooler at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezers in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed ice buildup in chest freezers in kitchen at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
64
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
23
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located in the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In the preparation area.
31B-06-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots pans, in storage shelves in the cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in the cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair, observed reach in freezer lid detached. RIF in the storage area.
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. HWS at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. RIF gasket located in the preparation area gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under the 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
61
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
21-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In all units. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aroma Tropical last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aroma Tropical on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aroma Tropical?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Aroma Tropical.
How does Aroma Tropical compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?
Aroma Tropical most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cutler Bay average of 70.
Has Aroma Tropical's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Aroma Tropical have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aroma Tropical 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 Tropical inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aroma Tropical is inspected around three times per year on average.
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