Aura
5701 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60660
Restaurant ZIP 60660 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 21, 2026
Aura was last inspected on August 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 21, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general1 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to have hand washing signs at all hand washing signs.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted the inner lining of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at the door of service prep cooler at the prep area. Also noted broken/loose knob at the door of same. Instructed to repair and/or replace the rubber gasket and also repair door of service prep cooler and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored on ice inside the ice bins of the prep and bar prep areas. Instructed to remove and provide an ice scoop holder.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted the following:- ---leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. ---leaking bottom pipe of the 3 compartment sink ---mechanical stopper of the 3 comparment sink in poor repairs. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted outside garbage dumpster overloaded and preventing proper lid closure. Instructed to always have dumpster lid closed to prevent food source for pest priority foundation violation#7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (popcorn kernels). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: : 5-203.11--- no handwashing sink located at the bar where beverages are prepared and served, ice for consumption is handled. Must provide a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water that properly drains, soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items throughout the facility must be elevated from the floors.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19--- must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the facility.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: : 6-201.15--- noted broken floor drain cover with large hole at the grill line. Must replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: : 4-301.14---- noted no ventilation over the two deep fryers and flat top grill on the premises. Such equipment must be properly ventilated.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: : 2-102.13---- no proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
10 critical14 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge during the initial inspection does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Inspector’s note: Observed the cook handling ready to eat burger buns, topping for foods such as lettuce and cheese with bare hands. Reviewed there is no bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Manager instructed cook to wash hands and wear gloves. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.
Official wording (code 9)
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate hot water in both the men's and women's washrooms. Women's washroom maximum hot water temperature at 81.5f and mens at 75.9f. Must provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink located at the bar where beverages are prepared and served, ice for consumption is handled. Must provide a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water that properly drains, soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted both hand washing sinks in the premises not accessible for use. The prep hand sink was being used to thaw food noted in a food container with water, the dishwashing hand sink was blocked by a cooler and a garbage can. Staff removed thawing food and moved the cooler and garbage can. Reviewed hand washing sink must be accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) see the above priority foundation violation for citation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the ice machines upper water reservoir where ice for consumption is produced with excessive pink and black slime substance on ice contact surfaces. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted prepared tcs foods held in a one door cooler and two door cooler on the prep line at improper temperatures. Cooked onion at 68f, ceviche at 51.8f, chicken at 52f, fish dip at 44.2f. Also noted pasta salad at 46.5, cooked pork at 62f and cooked veggie burgers at 69.8f. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Noted animal origin food such as tuna tartare on the menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or undercooked. Must disclose and remind customers of such food on both the printed and virtual menus. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed coolers on premises unable to maintain adequate temperatures. One door cooks line cooler with a temperature of 69.8f with cooked onion at 68f, two door prep cooler at 60f with ceviche at 51.8f. Both coolers tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired, maintains a temperature of 41f or below and c.d.p.h contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate hot water throughout the facility. Maximum hot water temperature noted at the three compartment sink at 83.8f and hand sinks maximum temperature of 84.5f and 85.4f. Water was not run for 20 minutes and hot water tank was able to restore its hot water during the inspection. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Noted improperly thawing food inside a hand washing sink in standing water. Reviewed proper thawing methods and locations to thaw.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site to monitor hot and cold food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk foods not in the original container not labeled. Must properly label with the product common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Dishwasher noted without an effect hat/hair restraint. Must provide for all required employees.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the facility must be elevated from the floors.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the facility.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Broken door on the cooks line one door cooler and attached with a rope. Must properly repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted the dish machine on the premise not operational, not in use. Machine tagged held for inspection and must not resume use until c.d.p.h contacted by written request for inspection of machine. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted interior of all coolers with food debris. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Utility service sink that was previously located in a closet has been removed. Must replace.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted broken floor drain cover with large hole at the grill line. Must replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no ventilation over the two deep fryers and flat top grill on the premises. Such equipment must be properly ventilated.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 7-6-23 report #2578298 not corrected. #38-rear screen door not protected,broken from screen door frame. Must repair to prevent insect entry.#44-noted 3 compartment sink with no drain boards. Instructed to have drain broads or shelves for proper drying of utensils. #52-noted no grease trap underneath the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to locate the grease trap or install one upon being inspected. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Manager was telephoned and arrived approximately 45 minutes later with certificate in hand. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Rear screen door not protected,broken from screen door frame. Must repair to prevent insect entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: No splashguard between front bar exposed hand sink and prep table at the prep area and hnad wash sink and 3 compartment sink at the dish washing area. Must install a washable splashguard.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted 3 compartment sink with no drain boards. Instructed to have drain broads or shelves for proper drying of untensils
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted rusty can opener attached to the table at the front area. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted no grease trap underneath the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to locate the grease trap or install one upon being inspected.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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