AURA ON LINCOLN
927 LINCOLN RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786-325-7525
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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MAR 25
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025. The owner paid during the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021007626 | Feb 10, 2021 | Apr 21, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025. The owner paid during the inspection.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over pickles and sauces in the walk in cooler. The cook moved the eggs to another shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The cook put the can opener to wash.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed the ice machine is outside and doesn't have a lock.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a mold like substance on the wall next to the hand sink at the bar.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled at the cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a brown liquid in the hand washing sink at the bar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a shelf above a cutting board. The cook discarded the water bottle.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with a temperature of 81°F. The cook poured out the water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed it.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in a metal bowl with standing water. The cook poured out the water and put the shrimp in a reach in cooler.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a dish washer touched dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes without washing his hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed the dish washer rinse his hands in the triple sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The chef labeled it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn by the walk-in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed the walk-in cooler light bulb is not protected with a cover.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand washing sink soiled at the bar.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed the cook cracked open 3 eggs with gloves on and then seasoned the eggs plated the eggs and added cooked potatoes to the plate with his gloved hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade rusted.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several plastic trays used in dish machines stacked up in front of the hand washing sink at the bar. The bartender moved the trays to the kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a white spray bottle by the triple sink not labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the tea machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles on the floor at the bar. The bar tender put the bottles on top of aluminum cans.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The bar tender inverted the scoop.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a regular light bulb not protected in the walk-in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand washing sink at the bar soiled.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Observed the dis washer handle soiled dishes and remove the clean dishes without washing his hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the triple sink at the bar soiled. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishwasher rack stacked up in front of the sink at the bar.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The bartender brought soap.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on the shelves in the warehouse wash area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed and open cup on top of a shelf with clean dishes underneath it. The chef removed it.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed a pan with potatoes on the walk-in cooler floor. The cook put it on a shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar and ice machine. The bartender inverted the scoops.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a knife and drink stirrers in a water temperature of 85°F. at the bar.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The chef removed it.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp under raw shell eggs in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved the shrimp.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the sink at the bar.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine at the bar. The bar tender moved the scoop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line. The cook labeled the bottles.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over black olives in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the olives.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 packages of tuna at 43°F. Still in the vacuum.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filter not dated next to the tea machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 packages of tuna at 43°F. Still in the vacuum.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles and a plastic container with potatoes on the walk-in cooler floor. The cook moved the items.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. The manager moved the bucket.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar and ice machine.a
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature of100° F at the cook line. The cook poured out the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets at the bar area soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.