Lima Estilo Nikkei

180 Crandon Blvd Ste 103, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Lima Estilo Nikkei has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Lima Estilo Nikkei's latest score is in line with the Key Biscayne average of 57. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 ROP bags of fully thawed tuna at front counter RIC.

01B-13-4

High Priority - 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 frozen raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over commercially packaged mochi ice cream at RIF at kitchen area.

08A-17-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter under HWS with no service.

29-28-4

Basic - 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 5 ROP bags of fully thawed tuna at front counter RIC.

06-09-1

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - 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 to operator via email.

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

51-13-4

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (115F - Hot Holding) inside warmer at kitchen. As per operator for approximately 30 minutes prior.

03B-01-6

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm), operator discarded final reading Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

22-53-4

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of minimum hot holding temperature, coached chef on correct temperature.

53B-16-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employees training with no expiration date on certificate.

53B-10-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing at kitchen entrance.

31B-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Feb 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lima Estilo Nikkei last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lima Estilo Nikkei on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Lima Estilo Nikkei compare to other restaurants in Key Biscayne?

Lima Estilo Nikkei most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is about the same as the Key Biscayne average of 57.

Has Lima Estilo Nikkei's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lima Estilo Nikkei have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lima Estilo Nikkei means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Lima Estilo Nikkei inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lima Estilo Nikkei is inspected around two times per year on average.

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