Aura on Lincoln
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
52
Score
Aura on Lincoln has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025. The owner paid during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar.
10-14-5
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed the ice machine is outside and doesn't have a lock.
08B-62-4
Basic - 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.
36-27-5
52
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled at the cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a brown liquid in the hand washing sink at the bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
29-20-5
52
Mar 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishwasher rack stacked up in front of the sink at the bar.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The bartender brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on the shelves in the warehouse wash area.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pan with potatoes on the walk-in cooler floor. The cook put it on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar and ice machine. The bartender inverted the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - 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.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The chef removed it.
21-04-4
37
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the sink at the bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
29-28-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine at the bar. The bar tender moved the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
52
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
39
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic/glass cleaner substance not labeled located at bar.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of kitchen microwave soiled located on top shelving, near chest freezer. Observed old food debris on kitchen meat/deli slicer, located on top of reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose attached to faucet of handwash sink, located next to kitchen three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training provided by Florida Restaurant and Lodging expired as of April 2022.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water provided at handwash sink located between prep counter and storage rack, near kitchen walk in cooler, unable to take a temperature. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located next to kitchen entrance doorway.
14-33-4
Basic - Condensation on walls/ceiling. Observed water dripping from air conditioner vents located at kitchen area.
36-68-5
Basic - 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 mahi mahi not removed from commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged before thawing, stored in reach in cooler, across from fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters located above kitchen cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelving above prep coolers, not kept inverted/wrapped or protected.
24-05-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aura on Lincoln last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aura on Lincoln on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aura on Lincoln?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Aura on Lincoln.
How does Aura on Lincoln compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Aura on Lincoln most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Aura on Lincoln's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aura on Lincoln have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Aura on Lincoln means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Aura on Lincoln inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aura on Lincoln is inspected around three times per year on average.
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