DR. LIMON
7341 MIAMI LAKES DR, Miami Lakes FL 33014 · 786-409-6898
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm, operator primed the machine, rechecked chlorine 50 ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over sauce in open lid reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP Tuna thawed in reach cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP Tuna thawed in reach cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab salad thawing in standing water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs with cut lemon on the same container. Operator removed it.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Underneath of hand sink located next to ice machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand sink next to ice machine. Soap was replaced during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table, operator removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Located in reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water of 100°F. Operator placed on top of the stove to reheated.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken, raw beef thawing at room temperature next to prep sink, operator placed under cold running water.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sushi rice
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sushi rice
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand sink located next to dishmachine. Operator removed it.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open bottle water on top of the sushi station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator properly stored it.
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in water at 110°F. Operator placed on top of the stove.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (48 cold holding); cooked potatoes (47°F - Cooling); octopus (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (42F - Cold Holding); risotto (46F - Cold Holding), for less than 4 hours. Food was replaced in walk in freezer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50°F.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath of ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed vegetable containers, yellow sauce on walk in cooler floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator properly stored it.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over fish inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Al the hand sink next to ice machine, paper towels was replaced during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp, fish thawing inside standing water. Operator open the cold faucet.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above preparation area located at the sushi bar. Operator properly stored it.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets while preparing customers food.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.