LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
31 S POINTE DR, Dania Beach FL 33004 · 9544610532
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 clean up procedures, operator printed and posted
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of expiration on some certificates.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In storage area, employee coat stored on top of dry food.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Tow new employees hired less than 60 days, not informed their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. On cook line at front counter, floors have an accumulation of food and food debris.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold- like substance inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator replaced with new boards during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hand bag on dry storage rack. Operator removed and stored in designated area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At ware drying rack hotel pans stacked wet. Advised operator to air dry before stacking. Operator un stacked to air dry.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in sugar. Operator removed scoop and stored above sugar.
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee push down trash in trash can then proceed to sanitize and handle clean trays at the expo line, no hand wash. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored inside dirty water at cook line. Operator replaced water.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside pico de gallo bin, in walk in cooler; handle in contact with food. Operator removed.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep station. Operator placed roll of paper towel next to hand washing sink. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Ceiling vents / light shield soiled with accumulated debris / dust in prep station.
Cut limes used for garnishing not covered in expo line. Operator covered
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in prep station. Operator replaced cutting board during inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic bottles containing margarita mix on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator elevated
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice scoop container cracked / chipped next to ice machine in prep room.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop container soiled next to ice machine. Operator, washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 72F next to grill in cook line. Operator discarded water
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Portioned sour cream 60F ( cold holding ) held less than 4 hours ago. Operator discarded at will. Suggested using time as public health control.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom, operator provided
Ceiling vents / light shield soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in prep station/ warehouse washing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in prep station. Operator removed
Ice scoop container cracked / broken next to ice machine in prep room.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in dirty container. Operator cleaned container, washed, rinse and sanitized ice scoop and container during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 clean up procedures, operator printed and posted
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. Emailed Reporting agreement form. New hires signed agreement forms during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hair net on
Aug 1, 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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Stored food not covered. Refried beans on cooling rack at proper temperature and missing covers. Manager placed lids on pans.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottle by grill not labeled. Manager labeled.
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.