Inspection Report

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LIMONCELLO

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3444704
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8733730
DBPR license2335466

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate14 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

#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef (89F – Cold Holding); chicken (58F – Cold Holding); brazino (59F – Cold Holding); meatballs (52F – Cold Holding); shrimp (51F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler locate across cook line. As per chef stored in reach in cooler since previous day. Ambient Temperature inside reach in cooler is 84F.

Stop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (89F – Cold Holding); chicken (58F – Cold Holding); brazino (59F – Cold Holding); meatballs (52F – Cold Holding); shrimp (51F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler locate across cook line. As per chef stored in reach in cooler since previous day. Ambient Temperature inside reach in cooler is 84F.

Intermediate 6

#17Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

#18Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at each of the handsink in restaurant.

#20Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#21Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

#22Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meatballs held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler across from cook line.

Basic 14

#1Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted above reach in cooler near handsink.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table next to cook line.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door not working.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.

#7Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed water bottles and boxes with vegetables not stared at least 6 inches of the floor at entrance of kitchen.

#8Basic22-09-5

Basic – Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling.

#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.

#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled at cook line.

#11Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler across cook line.

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers.

#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout the restaurant.

#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout the establishment.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

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