AROMA ESPRESSO BAR
71 NE 16 ST, Miami FL 33132
Last inspected Feb 17, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
JAN 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 45 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dry towel inside hand wash sink near dishwasher machine also observed pineapple stored inside hand wash sink located juice front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Francesca Beacaul.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Still observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. (Chlorine 00ppm).
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cups on prep table. Operator removed during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Still observed plastic containers with milk stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top of reach in cooler. Operator inverted during inspection.
Feb 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with milk stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler kitchen and walk in cooler.
Oct 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nicole.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with milk stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Kitchen near dishwasher machine. Operator removed during inspection.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler kitchen and walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ham. Operator stored properly.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container with carrot. Operator stored properly.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat food inside walk in cooler. Operator removed the chicken.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed quinoa (56F - Cold Holding); white rice (54F - Cold Holding) from last night inside reach in cooler next to flat grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (56F - Cold Holding); white rice (54F - Cold Holding) from last night inside reach in cooler next to flat grill. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm). Operator diluted the chlorine at 50 ppm
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 proof of written procedures for vomit/diarrhea events available.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chemical spray bottles, towel and apron inside hand wash sink next to dishwasher area. Operator removed the items.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush at coffee machine at front counter. Operator discarded the brush.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory. Operator provided the sign.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. Also on reach in coolers throughout the kitchen area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking apple juice in kitchen cook line. Also employee bottle water inside reach in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler door next to flat grill. Also reach in cooler at 56F next to flat grill at kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under reach in cooler next to flat grill at kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler and throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with lemon juice and dressing stored on floor. Operator removed the items from the floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of stainless steel scoop touching raw chicken. Operator removed the handle.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator provided the thermometer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled with dust inside walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in plastic containers at storage shelves in dish machine area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of bacon in standing water and also a bag of chicken inside 3 compartment sink. Operator moved the food items into the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to walk in cooler door.
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.