Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LIMONCELLO

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3493185
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8858559
DBPR license2335466

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority8 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

#12High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 8

#13Intermediate11-27-4

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 to operator via email.

#14Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment offers fresh clams and not maintaining the tag for at least 90 days.

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cups stored inside hws at bar area. Observed pot inside hws at kitchen, operator removed.

#16Intermediate53A-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/ **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate02B-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. Observed establishment offers fresh clams, mussels and steak with no consumer advisory. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#20Intermediate02C-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, cooked lasagna and cooked pasta held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at cook line.

#3Basic36-73-4

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

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-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. Observed oil container stored on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.

#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

#7Basic05-09-4

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

Repeat Violation
#8Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#9Basic22-16-4

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

Repeat Violation
#10Basic21-12-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:15 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 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 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.