Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres

Last inspected:

4316 Lee Blvd Unit 6, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
Overview

Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres has averaged 8.2 violations per inspection across 19 inspections since 2016, substantially exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 6 of the last 7 inspections, and shell stock requirements violations appeared in 7 of the recent inspections—indicating persistent systemic failures in employee health documentation and raw mollusk handling. The facility has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $2,600 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented on two consecutive inspections in late 2025 and early 2026, including a propane tank stored inside the building and blocked exit pathways with merchandise. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 identified 30 violations including three high-priority findings (employee health policy, consumer advisory, and shell stock requirements), leading to an administrative complaint recommendation—the highest escalation short of emergency closure.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

20Inspections
163Violations
0Closures
3Fire
$3,000in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 8.2 violations / inspection 8.2 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg 4.38 violations / inspection 4.38 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Lee County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)

Total fines on record: $3,000.00

Disciplinary action history for Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2026019902 $400.00 Feb 4, 2026 Miami (Doral)
7--2024008032 $800.00 Dec 19, 2023 Miami (Doral)
7--2023043686 $600.00 Jun 14, 2023 Tampa
7--2023032559 $1,000.00 Apr 14, 2023 Orlando
7--2023013935 $200.00 Feb 13, 2023 Miami (Doral)

Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked, right side door at front marked as exit, with rack of snacks. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. By back door to right side corner.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. By back door of establishment, connected to 2 burner stove.

Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections33 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 6 inspections42 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres last inspected?
Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres?
The most frequently cited violations at Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres had?
Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres find?
Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres was most recently inspected on August 26, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres ever been shut down?
No, Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
Has Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,000.00 in fines.
How much has Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres been fined?
Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery in Lehigh Acres has been fined a total of $3,000.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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