Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL

801 S UNIVERSITY DR BLDG A-102 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33324

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3562786
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10696368
DBPR license1622612

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler black beans (117F – Cooling) since 10:45 am see stop sale

Stop Sale
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler black beans (117F – Cooling) since 10:45 am

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on fry station fish batter (61F – Cold Holding) out room temperature sitting in a container with melted ice. Operator placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic bleach and water substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior left and right side. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of mix cinnamon a plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense product. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Drawer handles below char grill.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance inside mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at front counter sanitizer bucket stored next to single serve cups. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.