LIMONCELLO CASA
8550 NW 53 ST STE B107, Doral FL 33166 · 786-448-6232
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.
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. Discussed and provided email handout.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed Chef cutting pre-cooked octopus without gloves. Octopus was reheated at 180°F. Chef washed hands and put gloves.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hand washing station by microwaves in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded food inside hand wash sink in kitchen.
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/
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef engaged in food preparation without hairnet. Chef put a hairnet.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn inside Pizza prep area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Employee stored scoop with handle up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under cutting board inside kitchen. Operator removed towels.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing station by Walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed truffle oil bottle unlabeled in kitchen. Also, observed sugar container unlabeled inside Bar. Operator labeled bottle and container.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Chef discarded the ice.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walking cooler-she'll raw eggs over vegetables.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At coffee station.
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. Chef opened the package.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at dishwasher station.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. As per Operator they were testing how to use the ROP MACHINE.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed utensils.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside rice container under prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone and speaker on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed items.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler lid handle in disrepair in front of cook line in kitchen. Also, observed reach in cooler gasket torn inside pizza prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed calamari box stored on Walk in freezer floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop touching flour in container inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in dessert prep area. Employee cleaned gaskets.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in dessert area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and flour containers unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled containers.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked beef inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by desserts prep area. Operator provided paper towel.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum cup stored inside flour container in kitchen. Operator removed container.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured inside kitchen. Operator secured tanks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn inside pizza prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed condensed milk plastic bucket stored on Walk in cooler floor. Also, observed food boxes stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed everything from floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Operator stored scoop correctly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching semolina inside pizza prep area. Operator stored scoop correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both hand sinks in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container inside kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed an Ibuprofen bottle on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed bottle.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023.
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/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups stored inside sugar and flour containers stored inside kitchen. Operator removed them.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by soda machine. Operator secured them.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent inside dry storage with beer and water bottles inside.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Operator put tags by clams and mussels containers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets thorn inside desserts prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed soiled hood filters.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed bucket from floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F by cook line. Operator removed water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior on shelf in desserts prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
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.