Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Lime Fresh Mexican Grill nine times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 10 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for Winter Garden sits at 66, putting Lime Fresh Mexican Grill on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Vaccum breaker is not at correct location on hose Bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Filters expired 3/13/26. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
74
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Beans,118 f held less than four hours is in the reheating process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.Dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Empanada,48 f,held less than four hours transferred to upright freezer for a quick chill. Afterwards .5 hour,34 f.Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Vaccum breaker is not at correct location on hose Bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm.Technician has been called. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Filters expired 3/13/26. **Warning**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained and some grooved. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.Dishmachine area. **Warning**
14-23-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.Purse.
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food storage containers are soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of back door. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Unwashed pepper stored over ready-to-eat cilantro in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4
27
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Unapproved food additive used in food. Any food containing the unapproved additive may not be served. See stop sale.Activated charcoal in black lava salt.
41-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.Black lava salt with activated charcoal.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Empanadas,50 f held less than four hours transferred to reach in freezer for a quick chill.After.5 hour,40 degrees f. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Two Live, small flying insects found at dishwashing area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice tea holder is soiled Ice tea nozzle has a lime build up. Small cutting boards are stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine and dust build up on the exterior of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.Bar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Caulking is soiled by the three comp sink. Vents and ceiling are dusty in kitchen. Wall is soiled by mop sink area.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed lettuce stored with ready-to-eat sauces in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
32
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled dishes and then handled clean dishes without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Avocado ranch,46 f,flautas,48 f,cream,46 f held less than fours.Operator stated that walk in cooler door was open for 1 hour. Beef,47 f,tofu,46 f held less than four hours stated operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose Bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Over 400 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards are stained. Interior of sprayer hoses are soiled. Soda gun nozzle is soiled at the bar. Iced tea holder is soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Chorine strips and quaternary ammonia strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Iced tea machine filters. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Beer not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food rack at cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.Handle is touching rice at cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall is soiled by the mop sink area.Dust build up fans in the fans in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
22
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Chlorine,0 ppm .
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Dishwashing area.
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Key lime pie,50 f,empanadas,51 f held less than four hours transferred to upright freezer for a quick chill.After .5 hour,empanadas,40 f,key lime pie,41 f. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over three comp sink area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained. Residue build up surrounding margarita nozzle at the bar and drink station. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine at bar area.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Salsa station.Provided a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch and bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking by three comp sink area is soiled. Vent is dusty by dishwashing area.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed peppers stored over yogurt in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
25
Sep 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
90
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 Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” 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 Winter Garden?
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Garden average of 66.
Has Lime Fresh Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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