AROMA & SABOR
34720 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 7273399412
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
APR 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with debris,
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in coolers and ovens has residue on them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on cook line.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
May 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef not separate from ready to eat plantains in reach in cooler by ware washing area. Operator moved beef and plantains.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken not separate from raw bacon and beef in reach in cooler in ware washing area. Operator moved chicken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with debris,
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in coolers and ovens has residue on them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board on cook line. Operator moved phone to back storage area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on cook line. Operator had employee remove watch.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers in ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor of dry storage closet.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of display case on front counter. Operator moved tongs.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 76F
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used to store food
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork above cut tomatoes in drawer on cook line
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef, raw pork above raw fish
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with printed copy of 5030-081, she posted at front counter
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed vegetables above cooked rice
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken soup (51F - Cooling) soup was cooked yesterday. Operator states that they used a laser thermometer to take temperatures. Soup is in a large container. Discussed with owner proper cooling procedures. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken soup (51F - Cooling)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticide spray sitting on top of freezer chest. Operator relocated to office.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine. Operator was able to acquire test strips at time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator is using laser thermometer. Discussed the need to use a probe thermometer and provided operator with thermometer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle. Operator relocated.
Oct 3, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Aug 9, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 91F hot holding. Operator stated that the meatballs were ready to serve prior to temperature. Operator placed meatballs in the oven to reheat
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler for compliance
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); deli roast beef (51F - Cold Holding); deli Turkey (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit raw ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); deli roast beef (51F - Cold Holding); deli Turkey (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 91F hot holding. Operator stated that the meatballs were ready to serve prior to temperature. Operator placed meatballs in the oven to reheat
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing water not labeled
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.