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LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL

153 SUGAR BELLE DR UNIT C, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 301-244-0294

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815510
Grade history
APR 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Three Live, small flying insects in dish area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Vaccum breaker is not at correct location on hose Bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Filters expired 3/13/26.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of back door.
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
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.0 ppm.Technician has been called.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Beans,118 f held less than four hours is in the reheating process.
High priority/03B-15-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.Dry storage area.
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Empanada,48 f,held less than four hours transferred to upright freezer for a quick chill. Afterwards.5 hour,34 f.Repeat ViolationCorrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning**
High priority/03A-02-5/
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Vaccum breaker is not at correct location on hose Bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained and some grooved. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Filters expired 3/13/26.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Warning
Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.Dishmachine area.
Basic/14-23-4/Warning
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.Purse.
Basic/40-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food storage containers are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of back door.
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning
Unwashed pepper stored over ready-to-eat cilantro in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.Black lava salt with activated charcoal.
High priority/01B-03-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Empanadas,50 f held less than four hours transferred to reach in freezer for a quick chill.After.5 hour,40 degrees f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Two Live, small flying insects found at dishwashing area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Unapproved food additive used in food. Any food containing the unapproved additive may not be served. See stop sale.Activated charcoal in black lava salt.
High priority/41-29-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice tea holder is soiled Ice tea nozzle has a lime build up. Small cutting boards are stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.Bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine and dust build up on the exterior of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.Bar.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Caulking is soiled by the three comp sink. Vents and ceiling are dusty in kitchen. Wall is soiled by mop sink area.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Cooks line.
Basic/29-49-6
Unwashed lettuce stored with ready-to-eat sauces in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Employee touched soiled dishes and then handled clean dishes without washing hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Avocado ranch,46 f,flautas,48 f,cream,46 f held less than fours.Operator stated that walk in cooler door was open for 1 hour. Beef,47 f,tofu,46 f held less than four hours stated operator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose Bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Over 400 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards are stained. Interior of sprayer hoses are soiled. Soda gun nozzle is soiled at the bar. Iced tea holder is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Chorine strips and quaternary ammonia strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Iced tea machine filters.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Beer not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food rack at cooks line.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.Handle is touching rice at cooks line.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall is soiled by the mop sink area.Dust build up fans in the fans in the walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked bacon pieces stored on top of raw ground beef chub in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Three Live, small flying insects in dish area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar closest to,outside patio
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Shredded lettuce container on sandwich top reach in cooler across from grill on cooks line
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic sixth pans on Clean item shelf in dish area
Basic/16-46-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids at beverage station on front counter
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shaker on cooks line by the grill
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Apr 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained. Residue build up surrounding margarita nozzle at the bar and drink station.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Return visit Apr 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking by three comp sink area is soiled. Vent is dusty by dishwashing area.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Apr 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Unwashed peppers stored over yogurt in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Return visit Apr 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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.Chlorine,0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Dishwashing area.
High priority/29-37-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Key lime pie,50 f,empanadas,51 f held less than four hours transferred to upright freezer for a quick chill.After.5 hour,empanadas,40 f,key lime pie,41 f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over three comp sink area.
High priority/41-10-4
Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained. Residue build up surrounding margarita nozzle at the bar and drink station.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine at bar area.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Salsa station.Provided a copy.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch and bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking by three comp sink area is soiled. Vent is dusty by dishwashing area.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed peppers stored over yogurt in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1

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.