Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler right door broken in front of ice machine in back kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled under grill in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked mushrooms uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
82
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimps (48 F - Cold Holding) inside drawer under grill in kitchen. As per Operator shrimps have been there for less than 2 hours. Operator placed shrimps inside Walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using gloves, removing gloves, then touching his T-shirt and touching clean utensils without washing hands. Operator and employee were instructed on proper hand washing procedures. Observed employee washing hands and putting on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks unsecured by soda machine in back kitchen. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting boards by steam box in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven door handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed bottle stored inside cabbage container in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket at (Quaternary 0 ppm) inside kitchen. Operator reset sanitizer bucket and observed Sanitizer Bucket at (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with oil unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
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Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in front of three compartment sink.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil container unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed also rust inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket by food on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 80°F on front counter. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside pineapple container inside Walk in cooler. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 handle touching seasoning. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
36-73-4
61
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 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 no backflow preventer at mop sink splitter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed no backflow preventer at mop sink splitter. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors missing grout in front cook line with food particles stuck inside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed floors missing grout in front cook line with food particles stuck inside. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in prep area soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed interior of microwave in prep area soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed gaskets at reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at right faucet at 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed leak at right faucet at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black/green mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed ice machine soiled with black/green mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
64
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
13
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2022. Operator renewed License during Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with oil inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both cutting boards by grill inside kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside cinnamon sugar container on reach in cooler at front counter. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 handle touching sugar inside sugar in back kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed food trays not inverted on shelves over steam table and prep area. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
47
Oct 11, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Block by cleaning buckets.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.operator placed a new roll in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Kitchen
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A box with lids stored on floor.
25-05-4
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 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five 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 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Lime Fresh Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 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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