Aroma Joes

1450 S Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Aroma Joes has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Aroma Joes was last inspected on Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average sits at 78, which Aroma Joes' 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic multi surface cleaner substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine with out of service sign posted. Per operator washing dishes in three compartment sink.

16-55-4

Basic - Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name at front counter.

02D-01-5

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Ran machine three times. Dishwasher (Temperature 160) **Corrected On-Site**

22-57-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Surface cleaner spray bottles stored with energy drinks on rack in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit wet. Unable to use. Operator ordered more on site.

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Coffee syrups stored under hand sink plumbing at front counter. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-37-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to milk reach in at front counter

14-11-5

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**

16-62-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer end of front counter **Warning**

14-69-4

Oct 19, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aroma Joes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aroma Joes on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Aroma Joes compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Aroma Joes most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Aroma Joes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aroma Joes have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Aroma Joes means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Aroma Joes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aroma Joes is inspected around two times per year on average.

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