AROMA & SABOR

Name: AROMA & SABOR
Address: 34720 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR, FL, 34684, US
Rating: 68.9

34720 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684

License #6218301

68.9 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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AROMA & SABOR in PALM HARBOR currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 7 critical, 3 major, 10 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 4, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 8 minor.

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of display case on front counter. Operator moved tongs.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with debris,
[53B-01-5] 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.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in coolers and ovens has residue on them.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef not separate from ready to eat plantains in reach in cooler by ware washing area. Operator moved beef and plantains.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board on cook line. Operator moved phone to back storage area.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on cook line. Operator had employee remove watch.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor of dry storage closet.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken not separate from raw bacon and beef in reach in cooler in ware washing area. Operator moved chicken
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers in ware washing area.

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