LIMON Y SABOR PERUVIAN SEAFOOD
2713 BISCAYNE BLVD, Miami FL 33137 · 305.528.7327
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
MAY 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Employee with symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea working. Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to exclude the employee. Observed manager with symptoms of vomiting.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since 10-01-2025. Observed establishment serving food to customers with an expired license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep table across three compartment sink and front counter by bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw pork thawing inside a container with water at room temperature by mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled by prep area near mop sink. Observed squeezing plastic bottles with cooking oil not labeled at cook line.
Feb 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water. As per operator water heater not working since yesterday, operator aware that needs to be fixed by tomorrow.
Employee with symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea working. Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to exclude the employee. Observed manager with symptoms of vomiting.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since 10-01-2025. Observed establishment serving food to customers with an expired license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw snappers stored over RTE cooked octopus at reach in coolers gaskets across white chest freezer. Employee stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed bags of raw chicken stored over raw beef and top of fries by freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken inside plastic bags stored on top of raw shrimp.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sweet potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by cook line. As per manager lid was open for preparation. Employee moved to freezer for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef soup (130F - Hot Holding) on top of stove. As per owner prepared less than 1 hour. Employee turn on stove.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep table across three compartment sink and front counter by bar.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. As per operator water heater not working since yesterday, operator aware that needs to be fixed by tomorrow.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by cook line.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. As per operator water heater not working since yesterday, operator aware that needs to be fixed by tomorrow.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By front counter near three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored inside rice container used to dispense food. Employee removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above reach in freezer near mop sink and three compartment sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside freezer not separated from customers across mop sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife and spatulas stored between wall and three compartment sink. Employee removed.
No hot running water at mop sink. As per operator water heater not working since yesterday, operator aware that needs to be fixed by tomorrow.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop blocked not accessible.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall fan heavily dusty above three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw pork thawing inside a container with water at room temperature by mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled by prep area near mop sink. Observed squeezing plastic bottles with cooking oil not labeled at cook line.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored inside thank you bags at white chest freezer by prep area near mop sink. Employee removed from bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cut vegetables by cook line prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 containers and ice scoop stored inside hand sink by front counter.
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed reach in freezer stored blocking hand sink by front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by three compartment sink. Employee provided.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificate expired for Liberty Daza and Lesvia Cante.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled at front counter by three compartment sink. Employee labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair by kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage cup stored at prep table near mop sink. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed all purpose flour stored on floor by dry storage near bathrooms.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three pairs of tongs stored on oven door handle at kitchen.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked with mop bucket and empty boxes not accessible by kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled by kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a frozen bag of sweet plantains thawing at room temperature by three compartment sink. Employee stored at reach in cooler to thawed under refrigeration.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container near three compartment sink not labeled. Employee labeled.
Feb 3, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over spring mix inside cooler across cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (120F - Hot Holding) inside rice cooker at cook line. Employee turned up heat for reheat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand sink used to store container with rice and cutting board. Operator removed the items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to washing area. Operator provided paper towels.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs hanging from oven door handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over scrambled egg inside reach in cooler across cook line. Employee properly arranged the products by cooking temperature.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at dry storage. As per manager since the day before.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at dry storage. As per manager since the day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish stock (121F - Hot Holding); chicken stock (119F - Hot Holding) on prep table across cook line. As per employee for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed products on grill for reheat.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed flan, cheesecakes, cuatro leches and tres leches without dat mark. As per manager for 4 days.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink removed at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty over washing area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at kitchen.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over lettuce. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked baked potatoes (56F - Cold Holding) on top of the prep table located cook line area as per operator less than one hour. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed flan, three leches not date marked located front counter area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle. Located near three compartment sink kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish solid frozen inside sink located kitchen. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
Feb 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviche not identified on menu.
Feb 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line, employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed in preparation area near 3 compartment sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviche not identified on menu.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yuca,octopus and shrimp not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen area, as per chef over 24 hours.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name at preparation area.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's bathroom.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in men's bathroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container, Manager removed during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal sandwiches next to cooked sweet potatoes in reach in cooler at preparation area, employee removed during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap water in middle compartment, instructed employee on correct order to set up 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at cook line, Manager stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 87°F next to stove at cook line, employee discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) on preparation table, Manager moved to reach in cooler during inspection.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified with common name at preparation area.
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.