AROMA WAFFLE & ICE CREAM LOUNGE
542113 US HWY 1 STE 1, Callahan FL 32011 · 904-628-0403
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2024
JUL 24
DEC 25
APR 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out on counter, butter (51F - Cold Holding, retemp after 20 mins, 42F). Operator placed butter back into reach in cooler to lower temp.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked, employee states opened previous morning. Grilled chicken from bag - 2 days ago Gyro from bag- 2 days ago Dated at time of inspection
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice from previous day Dated at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal coffee cup on cooler, employee moved
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 71f next to crapes maker
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bagged Togo plates stored on floor of dry storage closet, moved to shelf
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on flip top cooler
Feb 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw fish over milk products in reach in cooler in food prep area. Fish was relocated.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex on food prep area table in kitchen area. Operator relocated the windex. Observed disinfected spray on shelf over food items in prep area, operator relocated disinfectant.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose Bibb under mop sink, no vacuum breaker on hose bib on outside of building in the back.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food containers in hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator removed all items from sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator did not have a chlorine chemical test kit.
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. Operator has 3 employees with no proof of state certified food training.
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. Operator has one employee who has been employed less than 30 days, but has no signed employee health agreement or food handler certification. Sent operator employee heath agreement. Employee read and signed.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Ham in reach in cooler in food prep area not date marked, operator stated that it was and cut and re packaged 7 days ago and placed in freezer, taken out of freezer 2 days ago. Also, feta cheese opened and packaged two days ago reach in cooler in prep area.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator menu shows smoked salmon, operator serves farm raised cold smoked Atlantic salmon. Operator was given a consumer advisory and it was posted in establishment
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License on display expired June 1st 2025
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple water bottles on top of microwave in food prep area. Moved during this inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee relocated the food.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic cooler with ice in it on the floor next to ice cream freezer, operator stated that it was ice served to public, operator relocated ice to food prep table.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in water heater storage area had multiple holes, operator sealed all holes with foam sealant.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoop handles laying in food in multiple food container's in kitchen and prep area. Several removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoopers sitting in water at 72F in kitchen area, Operator poured water out.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. No drain plug in dumpster. Dumpster is not sitting on a non absorbent pad.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth stored on reach in cooler. Operator relocated wiping cloth.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original container in food prep area not labeled. Salt removed from original container in food prep area not labeled.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out on counter, butter (51F - Cold Holding, retemp after 20 mins, 42F). Operator placed butter back into reach in cooler to lower temp.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of tuna in reach in cooler, spoon handle used for mixing in direct contact with product. Operator removed spoon.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Provided operator choking poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At unisex restroom, no hand wash sign. Provided hand wash sign to operator.
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