LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
8484 NW 36 ST STE 400 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33166
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (45 F – Cooling); refried beans (44 F – Cooling); chicken flautas (48 F – Cold Holding); asada salsa (46 F – Cooling). As per operator, items were prepared previous day.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed black beans (45 F – Cooling); refried beans (44 F – Cooling); chicken flautas (48 F – Cold Holding); asada salsa (46 F – Cooling). As per operator, items were prepared previous day.
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash equipment at 3 compartment sink and continue to engage in food preparation. Operator was informed and coached on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw marinated shrimp at speed rack in walk-in cooler.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (132 F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken (132 F – Hot Holding); cooked fish (115 F – Hot Holding); shredded pork (128 F – Hot Holding); ground beef (123 F – Hot Holding); queso dip (58 F – Hot Holding). As per operator, items were prepared 1 hour prior. Operator sent items to be reheated to 165 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no backflow preventer at mop sink splitter.
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed no signed employee reporting agreements. Operator was provided reporting agreements. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled beside 3 compartment sink and spray bottle with oil not labeled at cook line near grill. Operator provided labels for spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 17
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black/green mold-like substance.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used under cutting boards.
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed white cutting board on floor in prep area near ice machine.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed unenclosed beverage container at front counter storage area. Operator discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not properly identified and stored on shelf inside of walk in cooler. Operator discarded item from walk in cooler.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellular phone, keys and headphones stored in prep area on top of rice container. Employee removed items and place in a different location. Observed personal food stored on top of container shelf in front of 3 compartment sink. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting at container storage in front of 3 compartment sink.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors missing grout in front cook line with food particles stuck inside.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs from door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching food stored inside of container with pineapple and tomatoe mix. Operator removed scoop from container. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored over 3 compartment sink and prep table over rice cooker. Operator removed devices. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in prep area soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old debris. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open located in back of establishment.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plastic knives and forks stored at corn counter not inverted.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at right faucet at 3 compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:20 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.