DR LIMON FIU
10544 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed fish stock (119F – Cooling) on prep table across from three compartment sink. As per operator for over two hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin preparing food with out washing hands. Manager discarded product and coached employee on proper handwashing procedures.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut lettuce at reach in cooler across from fryer in kitchen area. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chili sauce at front counter with date marking 02/27. Operator segregated product to be discarded.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed fish stock (119F – Cooling) on prep table across from three compartment sink. As per operator for over two hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding) at reach in prep table across from dishwasher. As per operator since yesterday 03/06. Operator discarded during inspection. Observed chili sauce at front counter with date marking 02/27. Operator segregated product to be discarded.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding) at reach in prep table across from dishwasher. As per operator since yesterday 03/06. Operator discarded during inspection. Also observed chicken stock (55F – Cold Holding) at prep table across from cookline. As per operator for two hours. Operator moved product to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish stock (73F – Hot Holding ) at prep table across from cook line. As per operator for two hours. Operator began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Also observed drink dispenser nozzles soiled at front counter drink station. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink next to dish washer. Opera removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 13
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to ice machine.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed multiple packages of tuna (frozen)thawing in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler. Operator cut the bags during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal cup stored at front counter coffee station.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored on shelf at prep table across from fryer in kitchen area Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed one lid missing at dumpster.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at beverage station. Operator stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted at top shelf on prep table across from fryer. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on cutting board at front counter. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen), seafood mix (frozen), salsa madre (frozen) thawing at room temperature on cart across from three compartment sink. Operator moved products to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from pipe at handwashing sink next to dishwasher in kitchen area.
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator added sanitizer. Final solution Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles at cook line containing vinegar, chicha de jora, coconut cream at prep table across from cook line. Operator began labeling the bottles during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.