LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
1440 NW N RIVER DR STE190, Miami FL 33125 · 305.213.2425
Last inspected Oct 10, 2025 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (66F - Cold Holding), as per operator less than one hour. Operator stored inside reach in cooler front counter area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 10, 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at across cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout preparation area and dishwasher area.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee preparing a taco and then proceed to cook line to cook steak without changing gloves or washing hands.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen and dishwasher area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer soiled at kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout preparation area and dishwasher area.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (66F - Cold Holding), as per operator less than one hour. Operator stored inside reach in cooler front counter area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (118F - Hot Holding) located cook line area, as per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator stored on top of the flat grill to be reheated. Recheck cooked beef (168F - Hot Holding)
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. Oscar Valdez, Cristobal Guerra.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket kitchen near ice machine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler front counter area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Located at front counter area and cook line area. Operator removed during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine not protect. Operator removed during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Women bathroom.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed can of cooking oil on floor near front counter. Operator removed from floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic bin at the dry rack station with old labels. Operator removed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust accumulation on shelves.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed blue bowl inside salt bin at the dry storage area. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed fan located near cook line soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust accumulation on shelves.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observe back prep table with surface rust on shelves.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing oil with no label located near cook line. Operator labeled immediately.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine in back prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and white cutting boards located at foo prep area in front and back kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator discarded and provided new cutting boards.
Observe Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up to dry at mop sink. Operator hung up mop.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket in back prep area soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on plastic container in dry rack area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop near mop sink not hung to dry. Operator hung up mop.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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.