Limalimon
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
52
Score
Limalimon appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Beef, Raw Chicken stored overtop cooked eggs and cooked pasta. Chef removed and properly stored protein. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some hood filters missing overtop fryer.
14-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor underneath handwashing sink at cashier counter.
21-38-4
52
Sep 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Rice 11:30-3:30 temperature 3:45 Operator discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
03F-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
82
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); Mussels (56F - Cold Holding) ; Diced Tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) ; Octopus (58F - Cold Holding) REACH IN COOLER NEAR FRYER Hotdog (48F - Cold Holding); Diced Tomato (61F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (48F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (Cold Holding - 47F); Raw Chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Operator has not taken temperature, made 11:30 temperature at 3:50 See stopsale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); Mussels (56F - Cold Holding) ; Diced Tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) ; Octopus (58F - Cold Holding) Operator has not taken temperature, made 11:30 temperature at 3:50 **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Rice 11:30-3:30 temperature 3:45 Operator discarded. **Warning**
03F-01-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light provided **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in walk in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled, discussed with operator. **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carolina Segura Santana 05/11/2019 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. No parasite deconstruction for raw shrimp and fish for ceviche. Discussed with operator on obtaining proof of parasite deconstruction. **Warning**
01D-08-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carolina Segura Santana 05/11/2019 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Prepared salsa stored on floor. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
64
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 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. Rice 79 F on counter.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 46 Fin walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler.
10-17-4
58
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) CORRECTED TO Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm); Operator added Sanitizer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over fresh produce operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink used to store dishes, operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler on prep line next to grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen.
14-09-4
58
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/ware washing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Inspector spoke with manager via phone call about the importance of the big 6 and possibly posting sign in kitchen.
11-03-5
Intermediate - 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/. Four employees present at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop in a bin of fish.
14-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Limalimon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Limalimon on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Limalimon?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Limalimon.
How does Limalimon compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Limalimon most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Limalimon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Limalimon have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Limalimon 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 Limalimon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Limalimon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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