CAFE AROMA
13625 E EMERALD COAST PKWY UNIT 7, Inlet Beach FL 32461 · 850-909-0303
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Held on time- shell eggs 78F (7:45-11:45).
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Held on time- shell eggs 78F (7:45-11:45).
Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan is at a temperature greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Held on time- shell eggs 78F (7:45-11:45). See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on right side at mop sink.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Quaternary sanitizer solution 0 ppm.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with chlorine test strips for chlorine dish washer.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- shell eggs 78F (7:45-11:45). Provided establishment with written form.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at sides of grate molds.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket.
Apr 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has installed a hood exhaust in kitchen/ ware washing area and plans to add a dish machine and fryers and a grill.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Stored food not covered. Raw ground beef stored in upright freezer in storage area uncovered. Employee covered case of beef.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Unable to test sanitizer- no test strips.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment provided chlorine test strips Fl dimethyl ammonia chloride. Wrong test strips.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dimethyl ammonia chloride - no test strips available.
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. Kayle Edward's hired in May 2025.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored on floor in dry storage location.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of build up in ice machine on front line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee used a dry soiled cloth to wipe barista drink mixer and then stored on top of barista machine.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced potato 95F (7:30-9:43). Employee reheated potatoes to 179F.
2 Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks next to food scale.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under dishes near 3 compartment sink and under lids at front counter.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Only wash and sanitizer set up.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use next to coffee mill.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up of debris on ice grate on interior of ice maker.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Multiple cloths stored under syrup bottles, utensils, water dispenser, lids and cups at front counter. Employee removed cloths from food contact surfaces.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack, keys, and jacket stored on food prep table next to insta pots. Employee removed items from food contact table.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors partially unsealed in ware washing/prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Turkey re packaged and stored in upright freezer not labeled. Employee placed a label on turkey.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Round eggs 107F, scrambled eggs 119F, (10:00-10:45). Employee reheated scrambled eggs to 188F and round eggs to 168F.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Round eggs 107F, scrambled eggs 119F, (10:00-10:45).
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface in multiple areas. Cloth used as a FCS under water dispenser, drink lids, expresso machine, flavor syrups, and under dishes in ware wash area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 bags/ purse stored on food contact surface next to insta pot and meat slicer.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. 3 compartment sink set up with wash and sanitizer with no rinse set up.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in multiple areas near coffee machines at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wt mop stored in mop bucket.
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.