AURA BEACH GRILL
1601 GULF OF MEXICO DR · LONGBOAT KEY · Sarasota County · FL 34228
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-49-4High Priority – 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. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as a scoop in sushi rice. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of diced potatoes on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Operator moved item to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at bar area. Operator moved handle of scoop above ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:11 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.