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LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL

9005 SW 72ND PLACE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3781278
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13927182
DBPR license2332659

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 tomatoes with mold in walk in cooler. Operator threw out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#12High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired; 10/01/26. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in with ambient temp of 52F, the following TCS foods stored inside: cooked beef (45F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F – Cold Holding); cooked beans (45F – Cold Holding); corn (45F – Cold Holding); raw beef (44F – Cold Holding). As per operator, a delivery was made an hour and a half prior. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks and dry food racks. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vents. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-74-7

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. Observed walk in with ambient temp of 52F, the following TCS foods stored inside: cooked beef (45F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F – Cold Holding); cooked beans (45F – Cold Holding); corn (45F – Cold Holding); raw beef (44F – Cold Holding). As per operator, a delivery was made an hour and a half prior. Observed reach in at cook line with ambient temp of 50F, the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 2 hours chicken flautas (48F – Cold Holding). Operator is calling technician in, and began grabbing ice to help cool products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle above prep table next to kitchen handsink. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed on dry dish rack; wet nesting dishes. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed in walk in cooler; food stored under leaking vents. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container; no label. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.