Inspection Report

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LIMONCELLO

1334 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3336074
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8355332
DBPR license2335466

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority10 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed meatballs (52F – Cooling) at reach-in cooler at preparation area. As per chef, cooked last night. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed meatballs (52F – Cooling) at reach-in cooler at preparation area. As per chef, cooked last night. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 10

#13Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime at kitchen area. Observed slicer soiled with food debris at pizza oven area and cutting board soiled across from pizza oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at cook line blocked with boxes of tomato sauce. Informed chef that the sink can't be blocked. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen area and hand washing sink at bar. Employee brought towels to hand washing sink at bar area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#20Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with employee reporting responsibilities agreement via email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bar area. Employee brought soap to sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired October 1, 2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler door in disrepair at kitchen near fryers and gaskets in disrepair at upright reach-in cooler at kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under cooking equipment throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored under hand washing sink at kitchen and frying oil box stored on floor by fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reached-in coolers gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Observed two door upright reach-in cooler gaskets, doors, and inside soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef and raw bacon thawing at room temperature. Coached chef in correct procedure. Chef placed items in refrigerated for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind preparation sink near dishmachine and wall behind three compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand washing sink at cook-line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 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.