AROMAS CIGAR BAR
4372 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 105, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-928-0515
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017033823 | Jul 11, 2017 | Aug 2, 2017 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate16 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 22 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottles in hand sink at long bar, removed by employee
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at long bar, employee brought a roll
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at long bar, employee brought some
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance at bar, employee stated is cleaner, also by prep sink in kitchen
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at long bar
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co not secure by ice machine
Ceiling tile missing. One moved on prep area by cook line
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 30f raw tuna, employee removed it from bag
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink above prep sink, employee discarded it
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelf above customer food in upright cooler, cook moved it
Equipment in poor repair. Torn fryer baskets
Food stored on floor. Water bottles at long bar
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall and door frame by ice machine
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at both bars and hand sink by cook line, emailed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty fan at bar
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door by ice machine
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black build up on shelf in upright cooler by cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler in kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions on shelf above cooked wings
Dec 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 10, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 total of 11 food handler employees. 6 of the food handler employees are hired under 60 days with no proof of form completed. Manager has forms and will get them completed
Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler with handle in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment in kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair next to ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled with grease build up
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Several wet mop stored on floor near back door not hung to dry
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over blue cheese dressing packets in reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored next to microwave in kitchen area
Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler with handle in disrepair. Interior reach in cooler in disrepair
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At bar floor tile in disrepair
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair next to ice machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing light shield in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled with grease build up
Stored food not covered. Raw pan prep beef in reach in cooler
Feb 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 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. Cooked wings (44-48F - Cooling), stored in single door upright reach in cooler in kitchen from overnight covered with foil wrap with condensation under lid with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked wings (44-48F - Cooling), stored in single door upright reach in cooler in kitchen from overnight covered with foil wrap with condensation under lid with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on rack next to sauces. Employee removed
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked wings (44-48F - Cooling), stored in single door upright reach in cooler in kitchen from overnight covered with foil wrap with condensation under lid with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued.
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. Person in charge unable to provide any proof of food handler employees for at least 1 kitchen person and 6 bar servers. Person in charge found 1 current food handler training and 5 others are expired 2023. Manager on the phone stated has new cards in office but person in charge unable to find them
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. Person in charge unable to provide any proof of forms for any employees. Person in charge found training certificate
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade marinara sauce in double door upright reach in cooler not date marked. Employee said was prep on Saturday
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored inside homemade marinara sauce
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three CO2 tanks stored next to ice machine in storage area not secured
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle on double door upright reach in cooler in disrepair
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer soiled
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom. Provided operator with paper sign for hand wash
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of single door upright reach in cooler soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of raw commercially packaged beef stored sitting on counter at back bar area thawing at 55-60F. Employee said place out to thaw and putting back in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled near dish machine
Dec 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 total food handler employees with all expired certificates
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At first bar area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind mop sink area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some hood filters missing on cook line fire suppression system
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Single tong stored on oven door handle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up. Exterior fry equipment with grease build up
Soda nozzle dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. At both bar stations, soda nozzles gun with build up inside
Apr 30, 2024Inspection 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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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At first bar area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind mop sink area In men's restroom area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At cooking line area
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at mop sink on non-chemical side of splitter
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee fixed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind stove in kitchen area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At first bar area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind mop sink area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
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.