Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling vents / light shield soiled”, showing up two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Dania Beach restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee push down trash in trash can then proceed to sanitize and handle clean trays at the expo line, no hand wash. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures . Employee washed hands . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored inside dirty water at cook line. Operator replaced water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Basic - 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 stored inside pico de gallo bin, in walk in cooler; handle in contact with food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
67
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep station. Operator placed roll of paper towel next to hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling vents / light shield soiled with accumulated debris / dust in prep station. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cut limes used for garnishing not covered in expo line. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in prep station. Operator replaced cutting board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice scoop container cracked / chipped next to ice machine in prep room. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic bottles containing margarita mix on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop container soiled next to ice machine. Operator, washed , rinsed and sanitized during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 72F next to grill in cook line. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
64
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Portioned sour cream 60F ( cold holding ) held less than 4 hours ago. Operator discarded at will. Suggested using time as public health control. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom, operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop container cracked / broken next to ice machine in prep room.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in dirty container. Operator cleaned container, washed, rinse and sanitized ice scoop and container during inspection.
10-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling vents / light shield soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in prep station/ warehouse washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in prep station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
58
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. Emailed clean up procedures , operator printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed Reporting agreement form. New hires signed agreement forms during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hair net on **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
74
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Stored food not covered. Refried beans on cooling rack at proper temperature and missing covers. Manager placed lids on pans. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottle by grill not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler, salsa verde 118F @ 4:00pm (Cooling since 2:00pm per time mark). Manager split into shallow pans to rapid chill to 70F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
86
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line at start of inspection. Employee put on beard covering. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line at start of inspection. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of partially frozen fish in prep sink thawing at ambient temperature (72F). Manager placed under running water to finish thawing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lime Fresh Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling vents / light shield soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill.
How does Lime Fresh Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Lime Fresh Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lime Fresh Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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