LIMALIMON
2104 W BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612 · 813.574.7509
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 46 Fin walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015053183 | Dec 2, 2015 | Mar 25, 2016 | $800 |
| 3--2015003632 | Dec 18, 2014 | May 27, 2015 | $1,040 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on cutting board of reach in cooler. Employee removed cell phone.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor underneath handwashing sink at cashier counter. Staff removed and properly stored bucket.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Beef, Raw Chicken stored overtop cooked eggs and cooked pasta. Chef removed and properly stored protein.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some hood filters missing overtop fryer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored drink.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor underneath handwashing sink at cashier counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients.
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Rice 11:30-3:30 temperature 3:45 Operator discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table in kitchen.
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); Mussels (56F - Cold Holding); Diced Tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Octopus (58F - Cold Holding) Operator has not taken temperature, made 11:30 temperature at 3:50
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); Mussels (56F - Cold Holding); Diced Tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Octopus (58F - Cold Holding) REACH IN COOLER NEAR FRYER Hotdog (48F - Cold Holding); Diced Tomato (61F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (48F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (Cold Holding - 47F); Raw Chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Operator has not taken temperature, made 11:30 temperature at 3:50 See stopsale
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Rice 11:30-3:30 temperature 3:45 Operator discarded.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice, operator moved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled, discussed with operator.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light provided
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carolina Segura Santana 05/11/2019
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. No parasite deconstruction for raw shrimp and fish for ceviche. Discussed with operator on obtaining proof of parasite deconstruction.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carolina Segura Santana 05/11/2019
Food stored on floor. Prepared salsa stored on floor. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 46 Fin walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 79 F on counter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink next to ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice, operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) CORRECTED TO Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm); Operator added Sanitizer at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over fresh produce operator moved at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink used to store dishes, operator moved at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler on prep line next to grill.
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