Aurora's Kitchen

3976 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207

American

Last inspected: Mar 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Aurora's Kitchen has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Mar 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Aurora's Kitchen trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Has vacuum breaker on table, unable to remove hose, she'll ask maintenance person to do it **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-42-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/24 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Forgot it at home because she laminated it

51-13-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage in kitchen

36-32-5

Feb 20, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On hanging hose side

29-42-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat

16-37-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In restrooms **Warning**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine

22-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aurora's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aurora's Kitchen on file is from Mar 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aurora's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aurora's Kitchen.

How does Aurora's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Aurora's Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Aurora's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aurora's Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Aurora's Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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