Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach
Last inspected:
812 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009Aurora Market & Restaurant, a grocery store in Hallandale Beach, has been inspected twice on record, with 20 total violations documented across both inspections. A preoperational inspection on October 8, 2024 identified 7 violations, including the person in charge's inability to answer questions relating to foodborne illness prevention, absence of written procedures for vomit and diarrhea cleanup, no probe thermometer for checking food temperatures, and no sanitizer test strips. A follow-up sanitation inspection on November 4, 2025 cited 13 violations with similar recurring findings: the person in charge again could not answer foodborne illness prevention questions, written cleanup procedures remained absent, no temperature measuring device was available in the processing area, and the handwashing sink at the service counter was blocked by plastic wrap covering the faucets. FDACS documented a request to transfer the establishment to DBPR licensing due to a change in business model, noting that considerably more than 50 percent of food sales were coming from the 24-hour restaurant operation.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach: FDACS Inspection History (2)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 13 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrheal event business resource provided.
Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request sent to transfer establishment to DBPR due to a change in
business model. "Considerable more than 50% of food sales coming from the 24 hour restaurant."
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered
containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Backroom Area: Previously opened foods stored uncovered in walk in cooler.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction
of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge could not answer questions that relate to foodborne illness.
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2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat
Person in charge at time of inspection could not show written employee procedures for
cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event.
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food
employees. 6-301.14
Backroom Area: Hand washing sign not present at hand sink in ladies restroom and
adjacent to ware wash sink.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Retail Area: Hand sink at service counter blocked by plastic wrap covering faucets.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use
in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a
suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the
temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Processing Area: Establishment does not have a probe thermometer for accessing internal
temperatures of foods.
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature
or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest
part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety
food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is
located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed
to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Processing Area: Ambient air thermometer not present in multiple reach in prep coolers in
kitchen
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and
unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is
not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Processing Area: Multiple squeeze bottles at sandwich prep station not labeled as to
contents.
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food
stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Backroom Area: packaged foods stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6
inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Processing Area: Single service to-go containers stored on the floor at walk in cooler.
4-501.12
Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when
they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12
Processing Area: Kitchen prep cutting boards scored and pitted.
6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not
provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom Area: Restroom self closer missing on door.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or
cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Processing Area: Soil build-up on floors under equipment and along walls.
— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5120766
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department
may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrheal event business resource provided.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge at time of inspection could not answer questions that relate to foodborne
illness.
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2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Person in charge at time of inspection could not show written employee procedures for
cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event.
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Backroom Area: hand washing signs missing at hand sinks in restrooms. Processing Area:
hand washing sign missing at hand sink in kitchen.
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Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a
test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a
suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature
in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Processing Area: Establishment does not have a probe thermometer for accessing internal
temperatures of foods.
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Backroom Area: Establishment does not have sanitizer test strips.
6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not
provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom Area: Restrooms missing self closers on doors.
Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach last inspected?
- Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 4, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach had?
- Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach find?
- Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 4, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 6-202.14: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf.
- Does Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Aurora Market & Restaurant in Hallandale Beach has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 6-202.14: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14.
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