Aromas
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
70
Score
Aromas has been inspected eight times since 2023. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Hole in or other damage to wall” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Aromas' 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler with handle in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair next to ice machine
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled with grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - 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
42-01-4
70
Aug 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At bar floor tile in disrepair
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair next to ice machine
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing light shield in kitchen area
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled with grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw pan prep beef in reach in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - 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
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler with handle in disrepair. Interior reach in cooler in disrepair
14-11-5
55
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At first bar area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind mop sink area **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some hood filters missing on cook line fire suppression system **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Single tong stored on oven door handle
10-20-4
Basic - 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
23-03-4
Basic - Soda nozzle dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. At both bar stations, soda nozzles gun with build up inside
22-13-5
64
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At first bar area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind mop sink area In men's restroom area **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At cooking line area
14-42-4
86
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both bar hand wash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At both bar hand wash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking line equipments
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At first bar area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen area under hand wash sink
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind mop sink area
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright single door reach in freezer on shelves and bottom area
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At both bar hand wash sink. Inspector provided handout flyer **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler and freezer is soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash in kitchen area with leaking pipe
29-11-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. In kitchen area above reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
38-12-4
43
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aromas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aromas on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aromas?
Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Aromas.
How does Aromas compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Aromas most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Aromas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Aromas have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aromas 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 Aromas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aromas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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