Aroma Cafe
4331 KATONAH AVENUE, 10470
Coffee/Tea
9174557673
AScore: 12
Last inspected: August 29, 2025
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
August 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
June 5, 2025
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
15-37Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.
15-39Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
15-42Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
February 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
December 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 40
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
October 24, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 20
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.