LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
8484 NW 36 ST STE 400, Miami FL 33166 · 305-463-7788
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw marinated shrimp at speed rack in walk-in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first, instructed employee on proper method.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen area preparation area and at walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers throughout establishment.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler right door broken in front of ice machine in back kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled under grill in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked mushrooms uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered mushrooms.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using gloves, removing gloves, then touching his T-shirt and touching clean utensils without washing hands. Operator and employee were instructed on proper hand washing procedures. Observed employee washing hands and putting on new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimps (48 F - Cold Holding) inside drawer under grill in kitchen. As per Operator shrimps have been there for less than 2 hours. Operator placed shrimps inside Walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks unsecured by soda machine in back kitchen. Operator secured tanks.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting boards by steam box in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven door handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed bottle stored inside cabbage container in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator removed bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located in front of cook line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket at (Quaternary 0 ppm) inside kitchen. Operator reset sanitizer bucket and observed Sanitizer Bucket at (Quaternary 200ppm).
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with oil unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (125 F - Hot Holding) in kitchen. As per Operator meat has been placed for 30 minutes. Operator reheated meat and observed beef (170 F - Reheating).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding ice in hand wash sink at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless steel cup stored inside lime seasoning by mop sink in back kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler right door broken in front of three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by deep fryer in kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with oil unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed also rust inside ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside pineapple container inside Walk in cooler. Operator removed cup.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
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 handle touching seasoning. Operator removed scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 80°F on front counter. Operator removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket by food on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed bucket.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil container unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled container.
shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in front of three compartment sink.
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no backflow preventer at mop sink splitter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black/green mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors missing grout in front cook line with food particles stuck inside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in prep area soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at right faucet at 3 compartment sink.
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate17 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (45 F - Cooling); refried beans (44 F - Cooling); chicken flautas (48 F - Cold Holding); asada salsa (46 F - Cooling). As per operator, items were prepared previous day.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed black beans (45 F - Cooling); refried beans (44 F - Cooling); chicken flautas (48 F - Cold Holding); asada salsa (46 F - Cooling). As per operator, items were prepared previous day.
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 wash equipment at 3 compartment sink and continue to engage in food preparation. Operator was informed and coached on proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw marinated shrimp at speed rack in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (132 F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (132 F - Hot Holding); cooked fish (115 F - Hot Holding); shredded pork (128 F - Hot Holding); ground beef (123 F - Hot Holding); queso dip (58 F - Hot Holding). As per operator, items were prepared 1 hour prior. Operator sent items to be reheated to 165 F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no backflow preventer at mop sink splitter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator provided paper towels.
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. Observed no signed employee reporting agreements. Operator was provided reporting agreements.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled beside 3 compartment sink and spray bottle with oil not labeled at cook line near grill. Operator provided labels for spray bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black/green mold-like substance.
Cardboard used under cutting boards.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed white cutting board on floor in prep area near ice machine.
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 unenclosed beverage container at front counter storage area. Operator discarded cup.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not properly identified and stored on shelf inside of walk in cooler. Operator discarded item from walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellular phone, keys and headphones stored in prep area on top of rice container. Employee removed items and place in a different location. Observed personal food stored on top of container shelf in front of 3 compartment sink. Operator discarded item.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting at container storage in front of 3 compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors missing grout in front cook line with food particles stuck inside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs from door handle.
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 handle touching food stored inside of container with pineapple and tomatoe mix. Operator removed scoop from container.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored over 3 compartment sink and prep table over rice cooker. Operator removed devices.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in prep area soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old debris.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open located in back of establishment.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plastic knives and forks stored at corn counter not inverted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at right faucet at 3 compartment sink.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside cinnamon powder container inside kitchen. Operator removed it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured in front of Ice machine in back kitchen. Operator secured them.
Food stored on floor. Observed Margarita plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor.
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 handle touching flour by mop sink in back kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter inside kitchen. Operator provided sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets at front counter inside kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food trays stored on dining room floor. Operator removed them from floor.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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