AURA BEACH GRILL
1601 GULF OF MEXICO DR, Longboat Key FL 34228
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2024
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as a scoop in sushi rice. Operator removed scoop.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of diced potatoes on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Operator moved item to shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at bar area. Operator moved handle of scoop above ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink in bar area. Operator was in the process of replacing sign
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at dishwasher soiled with black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of having the wall cleaned.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over hummus in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line across from single door reach-in cooler. Operator moved tuna below hummus.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar area with black mold like substance on the interior of the gun. Operator was in the process of having soda gun cleaned.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in rice container in back hall next to kitchen entrance door. Operator removed container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hand sign at hand wash sink facing the ocean in bar area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at dish machine soiled with black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of cleaning area.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked handwashing sink in back hallway near office. Operator moved items blocking hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at Monkey bar. Operator replaced soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice being held on time without a written plan. I emailed a copy of time as a public health control to operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees waters on cutting board of make station on cook line.operator removed waters.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack inn dish area on clean dish rack. Operator removed back pack.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed servers engaged in food prep with watches.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. E-mailed copy to operator.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes. Operator removed label.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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