LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
9005 SW 72 PL · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-15-4High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
03B-01-6High 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**
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage racks rusty at washing area. **Warning**
Basic 16
35A-06-4Basic – 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**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at front line reach in coolers. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed tiles missing above walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4Basic – 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**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed at drying shelf. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of guava paste, and delivered produce stored on floor near ware washing area. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chopping knife stored between prep coolers across from cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – 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**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labeled in metal containers at equipment drying rack. **Warning**
21-44-1Basic – 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**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed containers of pico de gallo, jalapeños and raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed bug zapper above lobby to kitchen entrance door soiled with dust and grease build up. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – 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**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of oil at cook line not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:18 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.