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ARIA STEAKHOUSE

325 W CENTRAL AVE, Winter Haven FL 33880

Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats190
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307352
Grade history
FEB 24
FEB 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken breast on cook line at 45F. Operator voluntary discarded raw chicken.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021049526Oct 13, 2021Aug 22, 2022$1,000
3--2021044526Sep 9, 2021Apr 26, 2022
3--2021010750Feb 9, 2021Apr 21, 2021$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed with glove on and sanitized equipment.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink at bar operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Operator lifted six inches from the floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in the in flour operator removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken breast on cook line at 45F. Operator voluntary discarded raw chicken.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-02-4
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ashley Hill 4/25/18
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dry storage.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Light not functioning. Above reach in freezer in dry storage.
Basic/36-62-4/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.