GINGER&LIME CAFE
30617 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727-210-7536
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
AUG 24
APR 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings near ice machine by dry storage. Operator removed droppings and cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026015585 | Feb 24, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line and in back prep area grooved.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above reach in refrigerator room in back storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in reach in cooler at dry storage. Operator moved eggs to proper area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings near ice machine by dry storage. Operator removed droppings and cleaned and sanitized area.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer measured 200ppm. Operator remade to 100ppm.
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. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line and in back prep area grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in ware washing area next to bananas. Operator moved beverage.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking from water bottle in back prep area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing wrist watches and bracelets while preparing food. Operator had employees remove watches and bracelets.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above reach in refrigerator room in back storage area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler has debris on the bottom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service utensils stored on floor of dry storage. Operator moved utensils to proper area.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth in use on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled squeeze bottles of peanut butter and Nutella in back prep area. Operator added labels.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with paper copy of the Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Operator had staff begin to read and sign at the time of inspection.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Operator freezing beef after cooking and cooling. Operator thawed beef and did not add a date marking once thawed. Operator added date mark.
Food stored on floor. Bag of unwashed onions on the floor. Operator relocated.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with paper sign, sign is hanging in kitchen.
Oct 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored on a prep table in rear of establishment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Ottled water stored on floor in rear of the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line that contain food removed from its original container are not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of of labeling food that has been removed from its original container.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.