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LIMON

455 12 ST S, Naples FL 34102 · 239-944-3755

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats144
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103810
Grade history
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 packages of tuna and 6 packages of grouper bearing label to remove from package before thawing thawed in Walk-in cooler. Operator discarded fish.
High priority/01B-13-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed 3 packages of tuna and 6 packages of grouper bearing label to remove from package before thawing thawed in Walk-in cooler. Operator discarded fish.
Basic/06-09-2/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in Walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in bar area stored in standing water and spoons on cook line stored in water only reaching 131F. Operator removed tongs from water and turned up unit to heat water on cook line.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for Quaternary sanatizer for three comp sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna not removed from packaging in Walk-in cooler, tuna was still frozen at this time. Operator removed tuna from packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Operator moved for proper storage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in Walk-in freezer. Repeat 8/11/2025, 4/23/2024
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between equipment. Operator removed knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed shaker of powder sugar with no label on cook line. Operator provided label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap and hand wash sink in bar area. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cook-line table. Employee moved for proper resort.
Basic/12B-07-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer and reach in freezer. Operator addressing issue. Repeat from 4/23/2024.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steaks over container of pickles. Operator moved for proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed six pieces of white fish and one piece of salmon bearing label to remove from package before thawing, thawed and still in packaging.
High priority/01B-13-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed six pieces of white fish and one piece of salmon bearing label to remove from package before thawing, thawed and still in packaging.
Basic/06-09-1
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in double door reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed corvina ceviche and tuna served raw not marked with consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment vacuum sealing chicken with no approved HACCP plan. Provided operator with plan templates and email address.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature. Operator placed under cold running water for proper thawing.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jun 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar. Corrected on site
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour and sugar bins. Corrected on site
Basic/14-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In multiple places in the kitchen. Cis
Basic/10-07-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Utensils in 81F water. Operator drained the water. Time Extended Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use straws not protected from customer contamination at the bar. Corrected on site
Basic/25-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · There are unprotected single use straws at the bar. Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar bins no label. Corrected on site
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi mahi on cook line displaying a label to remove from vacuum before thawing was thawed and still under vacuum.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Establishment cook chills sousvide beef. No label
Intermediate/03G-09-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in server station full of used ice and blocked by trash can. Both corrected on site
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Corrected on site
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar. Corrected on site
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour and sugar bins. Corrected on site
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi mahi on cook line displaying a label to remove from vacuum before thawing was thawed and still under vacuum.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Food stored on floor. In the Walk-in-freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Corrected on site
Basic/10-17-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In multiple places in the kitchen. Cis
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use straws not protected from customer contamination at the bar. Corrected on site
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar bins no label. Corrected on site
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator washed and sanitized the ice scooper.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.