Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
22
Score
Across the available record, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Lime Fresh Mexican Grill was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 15 violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited 13 times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Lime Fresh Mexican Grill on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket with 0 ppm. Inspector had operator add bleach to sanitize mixture; 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer out, and only water in triple sink. Inspector had operator add chlorine to water and test again; final reading 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food and dry dish shelves throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand isn't with sponges stored inside next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged tiles in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen and bathrooms; dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on dry dish rack; not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler turned off and in back of house not in use. No TCS foods stored inside.
14-74-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed behind ice machine.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on rack stored above oil and chips at front counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on dry food rack; bag, speaker and phone above hot sauces and to go containers. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above triple sink; missing shield.
38-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed on site. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vent on ice machine soiled with dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust on walls at front counter area next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
22
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter; no breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves above triple sink where dry dishes are held. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack. Observed on dry food storage. Observed on knife magnet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on cook line spray bottle with no label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior soiled in kitchen area. Observed interior of ice dispenser at soda machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles and air vents with dust accumulation; kitchen and bathroom area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available for guests. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers across cook line. Observed soiled tops of equipment with dust. Observed outlets soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
47
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed 5 flies in mop sink area. Observed 7 flies near hand sink in kitchen area. Observed 5 flies in food prep on dry food storage racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed 6 live flies across warewash area; on dry storage shelves and boxes; not touching food. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter; no breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves above triple sink where dry dishes are held. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack. Observed on dry food storage. Observed on knife magnet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on cook line spray bottle with no label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior soiled in kitchen area. Observed interior of ice dispenser at soda machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles and air vents with dust accumulation; kitchen and bathroom area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available for guests. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers across cook line. Observed soiled tops of equipment with dust. Observed outlets soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
41
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer on cook line: rice (101F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Operator placed back to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter; no breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed 5 flies in mop sink area. Observed 7 flies near hand sink in kitchen area. Observed 5 flies in food prep on dry food storage racks. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves above triple sink where dry dishes are held. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty container in hand sink in kitchen area, item was removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack. Observed on dry food storage. Observed on knife magnet. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on cook line spray bottle with no label. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior soiled in kitchen area. Observed interior of ice dispenser at soda machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles and air vents with dust accumulation; kitchen and bathroom area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone and water bottle on prep table next to ware wash. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on floor next to fryer. Chef moved off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available for guests. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers across cook line. Observed soiled tops of equipment with dust. Observed outlets soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed drink carriers stored on floor at front counter. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket; not in use. **Warning**
42-01-4
26
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooking oil stored in non food grade spray bottled labeled "bleach and harsh chemical resistant coated". **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed cooking oil stored in non food grade spray bottled labeled "bleach and harsh chemical resistant coated". **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage racks rusty at washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed storage racks rusty at washing area. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tiles missing above walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at front line reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed at front line reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulation of dust. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed in ice machine across from walk in cooler, with duct tape used to repair lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove tip and back splash soiled with heavy accumulated old food and grease. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed stove top and back splash soiled with heavy accumulated old food and grease. Also still observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of pico de gallo, jalapeños and raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed container of pico de gallo in walk in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed bug zapper above lobby to kitchen entrance door soiled with dust and grease build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed bug zapper above lobby to kitchen entrance door soiled with dust and grease build up. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at cook line soiled with dust. Observed walls throughout rear kitchen area and lobby area, soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed walls at cook line soiled with dust. Still observed walls throughout rear kitchen area and lobby area, soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
50
Apr 14, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooking oil stored in non food grade spray bottled labeled "bleach and harsh chemical resistant coated". **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front prep line guacamole (48F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator for 1 hour from walk in cooler. Operator placed onto ice. Observed at walk in cooler black bean and corn mix (44F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (44F - Cold Holding). As per label from the night before. Operator segregated to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot box drawers at cook line, sautéed onions (100F - Hot Holding); grilled steak (112F - Hot Holding). As per operator for about 2.5 hours. Operator removed and began to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage racks rusty at washing area. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 3 dead roaches in control device stored on electrical panel across from office. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at front line reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tiles missing above walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed in ice machine across from walk in cooler, with duct tape used to repair lid. **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying shelf. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of guava paste, and delivered produce stored on floor near ware washing area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chopping knife stored between prep coolers across from cook line. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove tip and back splash soiled with heavy accumulated old food and grease. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labeled in metal containers at equipment drying rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on top of reach in cooler next to container of tortillas to be fried. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of pico de gallo, jalapeños and raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed bug zapper above lobby to kitchen entrance door soiled with dust and grease build up. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at cook line soiled with dust. Observed walls throughout rear kitchen area and lobby area, soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of oil at cook line not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
26
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled fish skewers (126F - Hot Holding)inside hot holding drawers, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent inside walk in cooler and vent above prep sink dusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
70
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage racks rusty at washing area.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on rack next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler drawers unit heavily soiled at cook line.
22-16-4
74
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of vitamin B12 stored above prep table serving area. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (50F - Cold Holding) at WIC, as per manager WIC door was left open for a long time half hour ago. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (112F - Hot Holding), chicken (105F - Hot Holding), beef (117F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager less than an hour, manager started to reheat products. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grill with heavy accumulated old food.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside the ice machine bin and the door.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a heavy accumulated mold like substance on AC vents all throughout dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cleaning table by 3CS area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying rack next to 3CS.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at dishwashing/3CS area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris under dry storage racks at rear kitchen area, also under equipments at front counter. Manager was made aware of the situation.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tings stored on oven handle at prep area. Staff removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS items stored on floor at hallway by managers office.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at 3CS walls and warewashing area. Also the frame door at rear kitchen entrance is heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
35
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside of flour. Operator discarded the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the door of ice machine with exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Observed the door of ice machine with exposed insulation. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored on floor at the hallway of the office. Operator relocated the single services articles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Observed single service articles stored on floor at the hallway of the office. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
78
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed warmer: cooked chicken (123 F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (118 F - Hot Holding) at warmer. As per operator for less than one hour. And corn (128 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to reheat. Operator moved the products to the grill to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. The license was paid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over precooked pork at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Food employee reporting agreement was provided. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside of flour. Operator discarded the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean containers stored on soiled shelves next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in use scoop on surfaces with standing water. Operator moved the scoop to be clean it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the door of ice machine with exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At men bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored on floor at the hallway of the office. Operator relocated the single services articles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung the mops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
35
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor of the walk in cooler soiled, under the selves and around the borders of the unit.
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a cut hole on the wall by the triple sink **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed .the insulation exposed on the door of the ice machine
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves over the triple sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in cooler, rice, beans, cut cheese in containers not covered. Food temp 42F
08B-12-5
70
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook put on gloves without washing his hand first
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walking cooler pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding ); corn and bean salad (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than two hours. Items sell very fast in less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary sanitizing solution at the triple sink at 300 ppm. Operator diluted the concentration to 200 ppm.
41-18-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall by the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
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 the measurements spoons touching the salt **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum trays at the storage area not inverted or protected. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a tile over the walk in cooler missing **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the return vents of the dishwashing area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
47
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 Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill.
How does Lime Fresh Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Lime Fresh Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill have averaged around 15 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill 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 Lime Fresh Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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