Lima
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Lima, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Lima's latest score of 47 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as liner next to fryer. Discussed with operator using a different liner, he changed for deli paper. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed expired license with operator. He will be renewing license today during slow time.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of eggs over washed and prepped peppers. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water temperature at hand washing sink on cook line 79F Hot water temperature at hand washing sink in back prep area 73F. Operator called plumber, he will be coming out later today. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board on prep table above rotisserie hot holding unit at kitchen entrance.
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White container with green lid on cook line not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers above pull top reach in cooler across from walk in cooler not inverted. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
47
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on the prep table in the back near the dish washing area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the manager called the dish machine company to request test strips. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed its build up on the ceiling vents on the cook line. Manager had an employee clean vents. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers in the kitchen dish washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 51 F in reach in cooler, employee placed to bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cut peppers and peas. Employee removed at time of inspection.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator provided copies of food handler certification.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near register.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone above reach in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on floor in walk in freezer, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on reach in cooler, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and sugar not labeled, manager labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
29
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cut tomatoes in walk in cooler Eggs
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Thawing meat in handsink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat's vegetable in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
58
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bag of raw shrimp stored in hand sink on cookline
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken with no date mark in walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop bulk rice
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along floor and ceiling **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
67
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lima last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lima on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lima?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lima.
How does Lima compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Lima most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Lima's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lima have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lima means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Lima inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lima is inspected around two times per year on average.
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