AURA AT BOOKS & BOOKS
927 LINCOLN RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. None provided at the time of inspection regarding mahi mahi used to prepare fish ceviche, served raw. Observed parasite destruction letter regarding Mahi Mahi by Wicked Tuna Fisherier INC. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach inside floor drain under three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20+ rodent droppings located on the lid of a metal pot, stored on shelving next to pizza oven at kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on food storage container of sugar under shelving were kitchen pizza oven is located and approximately 30+ rodent droppings surrounding kitchen pizza oven. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on top of reach in cooler next to kitchen slicer. Observed approximately 10+ rodent droppings under microwave located above preparation reach in coolers at kitchen area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (54°F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51°F – Cold Holding); boiled eggs (51°F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50°F – Cold Holding); white rice (59°F – Cold Holding); raw beef (54°F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (48°F – Cold Holding) located at top portion of preparation coolers, across from cookline at kitchen area. As per Chef, food was removed from walk in cooler approximately 8am, less than 4 hours. Ambient temperature of cooler unit displayed at 45°F. Advised to remove all food items from cooler and place into walk in cooler, until unit is maintaining temperatures of 41°F and below. Chef, removed all food items from cooler unit, unplugged to defrost, as per ice build up observed on air vents inside cooler unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled located on preparation counter across from two compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed a spoon stored inside handwash sink behind bar area. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water when faucet handle is turned on, unable to take a temperature. Handwash sink located next to three compartment sink at warewashing area of main kitchen. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None provided at the time of inspection. None provided at the time of inspection by Chef Nelson Gonzalez. Manager arrived to restaurant establishment at 1pm, provided food manager certification for Gultekin Saglik, completed on 4/4/2019, by ServSafe. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. None provided at the time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/. Observed 4 food employees at kitchen area cracking eggs, slicing vegetables and frying eggs/food at cookline. Observed 1 employee scooping ice and assembling drinks at bar area, no certified food manager present at the time of inspection. Observed manager arrived at 1pm, Gultekin Saglik and provided manager certification by ServSafe completed on 4/4/2019. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-07-4Intermediate – Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris located on preparation counter at kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic 17
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used to dispense sugar/salt located inside food storage container located under table counter near pizza oven towards back kitchen area. **Warning**
24-24-4Basic – Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed two reach in coolers and reach in freezer stored at outside alleyway behind restaurant establishment. Observed raw beef, raw fish and vegetables/produce stored in cooler units. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on top of preparation counter at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-71-4Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled located throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system located at kitchen area. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located at oven door handle at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 73°F – 77°F located at kitchen prep sink and between kitchen reach in coolers. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located under cutting board across from two compartment sink. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of conventional oven at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair located across from handwash sink next to shelving used to store frying pans at kitchen area. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Reduced oxygen packaged fish packaged onsite or commercially processed and 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 tuna steaks no longer frozen and have been thawed in commercially reduced oxygen packaging and stored inside reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover located under kitchen counter across from two compartment sink. **Warning**
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface located under table counter and pizza oven at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets located at chest freezers at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete located inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution located at kitchen preparation counters. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage containers of sugar or salt not identified, located under table counter near pizza oven towards back kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:34 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.