AROMA MULTI CUISINE
2032 S RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 1 & 2, South Daytona FL 32119 · 386-301-3743
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
OCT 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 in the corner of the storage room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024059173 | Oct 1, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $400 |
| 4--2022006474 | Dec 2, 2021 | Mar 3, 2022 | $300 |
| 4--2021015072 | Feb 15, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under cooking equipment, other areas
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. labeled exit between restrooms and storage room locked, no key on site.
Nov 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom reach in cooler gaskets Can opener blade Slicer blade guard
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Used to hold pitcher
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Mop sink room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. shelving next to fryer Reach in cooler shelving
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom reach in cooler gaskets Can opener blade Slicer blade guard
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Used to hold pitcher
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Mop sink room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. shelving next to fryer Reach in cooler shelving
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Lasagna
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jay
Bathroom facility not clean. Employee bathroom toilet area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Storage closet, slicer area, mop sink room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart next to fryers
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink faucet
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ham 11/26 Pasta 11/28 Meatballs 11/28
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 in the corner of the storage room
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 2 on speed rack in the hallway - 1 on shelf in dry storage closet
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jay
Bathroom facility not clean. Employee bathroom toilet area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Pizza area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Storage closet, slicer area, mop sink room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart next to fryers
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink faucet
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. - Next to three compartment sink - underneath hand sink in dish area - multiple other areas small holes or baseboards missing/indisrepair
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink faucet removed
Oct 2, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior triple cooler Gaskets Can opener blade Light buildup slicer blade guard
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand sinks in kitchen
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. Employee (Kim - not present) with no food handler training available
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink and three compartment sink hand sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ham from a couple of days ago
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - Next to three compartment sink - underneath hand sink in dish area - multiple other areas small holes or baseboards missing/indisrepair
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Exterior triple cooler around doors
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink faucet removed
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance three compartment sink area
Oct 1, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee standing in the lobby using cell phone returned to kitchen area, opened refrigerator, and began handling food containers without handwashing
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 5 behind tea maker at front counter. 3 on the floor between freezer and cooler in the kitchen along the wall. 1 on the floor in the dry storage closet. Approximately 5 on the fuse box in the three compartment sink area. Old box on top of unused fryers in the hallway between mop sink room and three compartment sink room. Operator did not know where box came from but discarded it. Approximately 20 droppings in box falling onto fryers.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil 58F, pizza sauce made in house 63F. Pizza cooler underneath overnight. See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior triple cooler Gaskets Can opener blade Light buildup slicer blade guard
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No approved sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand sinks in kitchen
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kimberly
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. Employee (Kim - not present) with no food handler training available
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink and three compartment sink hand sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ham from a couple of days ago
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - Next to three compartment sink - underneath hand sink in dish area - multiple other areas small holes or baseboards missing/indisrepair
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Exterior triple cooler around doors
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink faucet removed
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance three compartment sink area
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to slicer
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to sauce pots
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. -Kimberly
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of grease and dust
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator states professional cleaning is scheduled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall above flat top grill has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -semolina, operator labeled
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored on top of cooked meatballs in triple door stainless steel reach-in cooler, operator reorganized
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer has a light accumulation of food debris -inside bottom of triple door stainless steel reach-in cooler has an accumulation of food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to slicer, operator installed paper towels
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -wet mop stored in mop bucket with soiled water
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.