How many health inspections has AURA RESTAURANT had?

AURA RESTAURANT has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has AURA RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, AURA RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at AURA RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at AURA RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

AURA RESTAURANT

475 SEAGATE DR, Naples, FL 34103

Collier County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: HP-SSP NAPLES HOTEL LLC · License: SEA2101109

AURA RESTAURANT in Naples, FL has 27 inspections on record with 140 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

27Inspections

140Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 17, 2025

Inspection History (27)

Apr 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

May 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

May 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Mar 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Jan 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 20, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Aug 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Jan 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

May 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Dec 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Sep 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Oct 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Jan 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 31, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

AURA RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Collier County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.24.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has AURA RESTAURANT had?: AURA RESTAURANT has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has AURA RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, AURA RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at AURA RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at AURA RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper sewage disposal.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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