Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo

Last inspected:

351 W Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33770
Overview

Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo has experienced significant and persistent food safety compliance failures. The facility has been emergency-closed twice for rodent activity, most recently on November 12, 2025, following a complaint inspection that documented 21 violations including employee health policy violations and food contact surface contamination. The facility has accumulated 316 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.0 violations per inspection—more than 70 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations are a dominant pattern, appearing across nearly every inspection in the past six months and frequently rated as high-priority findings. The facility has been subject to three disciplinary actions totaling $2,000 in fines. Most recent inspections from January 2026 triggered emergency order recommendations and subsequent callbacks, with the most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 resulting in a Call Back - Complied disposition, though an inspection the day prior on March 30 recommended an administrative complaint.

Most recent closure: November 12, 2025 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

35Inspections
316Violations
2Closures
$3,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 9 violations / inspection 9 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 15:13:00
Rodent activity 16:39:00

Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)

Total fines on record: $3,200.00

Disciplinary action history for Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025085985 $400.00 Nov 12, 2025 Miami (Doral)
3--2026013512 $800.00 Jan 12, 2026 Miami (Doral)
3--2024011807 $800.00 Dec 15, 2023 Miami (Doral)
3--2023022562 $800.00 Apr 17, 2023 Fort Lauderdale
3--2022030397 $400.00 Jun 8, 2022 Jacksonville

Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)

— 5 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 7 inspections53 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections36 violations · 25 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 16 violations (13 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections46 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo last inspected?
Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo last shut down?
Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo was last shut down on November 12, 2025 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo?
The most frequently cited violations at Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo had?
Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo find?
Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo ever been shut down?
Yes, Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,200.00 in fines.
How much has Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo been fined?
Aroma Indian Cuisine and Bar in Largo has been fined a total of $3,200.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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