LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
13052 NARCOOSSEE RD, Orlando FL 32832 · 407.440.3121
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 fruit flies in mop sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A case of bleach, fryer cleaner and sanitizer stored on shelf with clean pots and cutting board. Operator relocated to office.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two way splitter added at mop sink. Vacuum breaker on chemical line instead of water hose line.
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/
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on shelf above prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans at back of kitchen not properly air dried.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet handle at handwashing sink next to reach-in freezer at back of kitchen.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Make-table cooler on cooks line door panel exposing insulation and gaskets in poor repair.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage stored over pico and sauces in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink dispenser nozzle at bar soiled with black substance. Cleaned during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water testing 110F in hot well at front counter. Operator increased temperature.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Make-table cooler on cooks line door panel exposing insulation and gaskets in poor repair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink at bar.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handwashing sink at bar.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken temping at 120F,per operator it was cooked less than an hour and placed in heating cabinet. Operator placed chicken on grill and heated to 167F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Square white cutting board at cooks line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee pick up tray that fell on floor and changed gloves without first washing hands. And went to continue handling food. Operator coached employee. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on shelf over triple sink with clean spoons hanging underneath.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket inside handwashing sink at bar. Operator removed. Observed metal lid inside handwashing sink on cooksline closest to entrance of restaurant. Operator removed.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rusted shelves throughout facility where clean dishes are stored.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Several plates, bowls, pots not inverted on shelves at small prep area closest to cooksline.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small reach in freezer by back door exit.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed heads of lettuce and cabbage over prepped pico salsas and guacamole in walk-in cooler.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in wrong spot. Operator switched
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. Emailed a copy and he printed and employees working
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front counter. Operator fixed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By mop sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in pan of lime seasoning Operator removed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on top shelf by dish machine Operator flipped
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Few gentlemen Put on beard guards
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on cookline dusty
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking y dish machine
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go bans on shelf by ice machine Operator flipped
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); corn and black beans mix (52F - Cold Holding) for less than an hour. Operator is going to ice it down to help bring temperature down to at least 41F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar dish machine chlorine-0ppm, advised to use the dish machine inside the kitchen or 3 compartment sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink, operator moved it to the straining part of the mop bucket.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By the office
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 fruit flies in mop sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.light to moderate.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine moderately soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Top of chest freezer in poor repair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at dishwasher area and 3 bin sink area soiled with black residue.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.