AROMA CATERING INC
530 SHARAZAD BLVD, Opa-Locka FL 33054 · 786.399.9370
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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MAR 25
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DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018054912 | Sep 12, 2018 | Nov 16, 2018 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside plastic spray bottle with no label. Employee labeled the food.
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.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handle food without hair restraint. Employee placed the hat on.
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.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves are used to store clean pans
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves are used to store clean pans.
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.
Jan 3, 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
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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.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving used to stored clean pans in the kitchen.
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.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 flour. Owner corrected the handle position.
Stored food not covered. Observed tomato sauce stored Inside an uncovered container in the walk in cooler. Owner covered the food immediately.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed baseboard in disrepair by the oven area.
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.
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.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed an opening on the screening wall, screen is in disrepair.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some trays with food contact surface up. Employee inverted the trays.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license displayed on the board, not the current license.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster located directly on the ground instead of on non absorbent surface.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign at the hand sink located in the kitchen by the 3 compartment sink. Sign was printed and posted.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed an opening on the screening wall in disrepair.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed missing trash container by the hand sink station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on prep table in between uses. Employee set up the chlorine sanitizer container at 50 ppm, and placed the towel inside.
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.