Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Lime Fresh Mexican Grill on the better side of that line. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout preparation area and dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
78
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee preparing a taco and then proceed to cook line to cook steak without changing gloves or washing hands.
12A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen and dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer soiled at kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout preparation area and dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Mar 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (118F - Hot Holding) located cook line area, as per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator stored on top of the flat grill to be reheated. Recheck cooked beef (168F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (66F - Cold Holding), as per operator less than one hour. Operator stored inside reach in cooler front counter area. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Oscar Valdez, Cristobal Guerra.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket kitchen near ice machine.
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. Reach in cooler front counter area.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Located at front counter area and cook line area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine not protect. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Women bathroom.
36-27-5
47
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can of cooking oil on floor near front counter. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic bin at the dry rack station with old labels. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust accumulation on shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
86
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed blue bowl inside salt bin at the dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed fan located near cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust accumulation on shelves.
14-17-4
86
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Dec 27, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the woman's bathroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
78
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 Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited four 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 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Lime Fresh Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three 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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