Aurora's Mexican Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
100
Score
Aurora's Mexican Kitchen has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Margate restaurants, the typical score is 80; Aurora's Mexican Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. boba (112F - Hot Holding), per employee food on warmer two hours ago, stated boba can not be keep hot or cold. Advised operator to placed food on time procedures, form emailed and explained to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork chops over cooked wonton. Employee moved ready to eat food to top shelf in walk in freezer **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (60F - Cold Holding, inside lower cooler, employee stated food held less than 4 hours, employee moved eggs to the walk in cooler for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. beans sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimps (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken cutlets (51F); curry sauce (46F - Cold Holding); pork belly rings (50F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, advised operator to add ice and move time control temperature food to a working cold holding unit. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lower cooler/ flip top in cook line, not keeping food cold to 41F or below. Observed worn out gaskets. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket in lower cooler at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Mar 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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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. Poster emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
82
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filters- substantial build up of grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Haier - RIC , in front of steam table. -Kenmore-RIC end of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed handles in both units, partially clean **Time Extended**
23-24-4
90
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cook line flip top/ lower cooler -WIC shelves soiled with grease and food debris - HAIER RIC , build up of dirt
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of chicken wings, Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cook line, two containers of cooking oil and soy sauce, -WIF-box of chicken Operator moved to shelves **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two Hood by cook line, filters build up of grease
23-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aurora's Mexican Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aurora's Mexican Kitchen on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aurora's Mexican Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aurora's Mexican Kitchen.
How does Aurora's Mexican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Aurora's Mexican Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.
Has Aurora's Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Aurora's Mexican Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aurora's Mexican Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Aurora's Mexican Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aurora's Mexican Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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