DR LIMON FIU
10544 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/7/2025
High Priority
7
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to ice machine.
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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-07-4:Basic - 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.
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed one lid missing at dumpster.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at beverage station. Operator stored scoop properly. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 25-06-4:Basic - 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
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on cutting board at front counter. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from pipe at handwashing sink next to dishwasher in kitchen area.
- 21-08-4:Basic - 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-01-5:Basic - 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**
- 03D-01-5:High 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-16-4:High 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-05-6:High 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-01-5:High 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-02-5:High 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-02-5:High 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-01-6:High 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**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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-11-4:Intermediate - 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 22 total violations (7 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside rice container at kitchen. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelves over prep area next to single service items at front counter. Also observed employee bag on storage rack used for dry storage. Employee removed the items.
- 36-58-4:Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Observed at front counter.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soda station. Employee placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep area at kitchen. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn spray stored on make table across cook line. Employee removed the medicine. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions. Employee properly arranged products by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Obviously fish stock (73F - Hot Holding); chicken stock (85F - Hot Holding) on grill as per employee for approximately an hour. Employee turned on grill for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
21
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty over kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board throughout kitchen area.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and bottle stored on prep table at front counter. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl used as scoop inside sugar container located at front counter. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board throughout the kitchen. Operator removed the cloths. Corrected On-Site
- 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee bags stored over seasonings under prep table at front counter. Operator removed the bags. Corrected On-Site
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed cleaned containers with food residue on shelves across dish machine.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside reach in cooler. At the front counter.Operator removed the drink. Corrected On-Site
- 16-05-4:Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed sanitizing solution not clean at 3 compartment sink. Operator discarded the solution and refilled with clean solution. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution at front counter and throughout the kitchen. Operator removed the cloth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket (Chlorine-200 plus ppm) in kitchen area.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under hand wash sink across ceviche station. Operator removed from the floor the bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator verified connections and last reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed corn juice stored in Nonfood-grade buckets inside walk in cooler.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad (40F-Cold Holding) labeled 9/25/23 more than 7 days inside reach in cooler at sushi station. Operator discarded the tuna salad. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tuna salad (40F-Cold Holding) labeled 9/25/23 more than 7 days inside reach in cooler at sushi station. Operator discarded the tuna salad.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish sauce (49F - Cooling from ambient) Operator put ice and stored inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling and last reading fish sauce (47F-Cold Holding). **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned the blade. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Quaternary test kit Repeat Violation
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all food handler certificate incompleteed.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 21 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in HW sink in kitchen area next to the dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in HW sink in kitchen area next to the dishwasher. **Time Extended**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed sushi rice time marked at 11 am. Four and a half hours. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: massago (48°F - cold holding); raw tuna (52°F - cold holding) cooked shrimp (48°F - cold holding); quinoa (47° -cold holding) at reach in cooler front counter at sushi station. As per operator for four hours. Operator discarded the products that are out of temperature. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet potato (63F - Cold Holding); green mussels (53F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (53F - Cold Holding); creme cheese (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding); massago (49F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (52F - Cold Holding); corvine raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); sliced boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); kitchen area: diced tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator put ice at some of the products and send other to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed Green mussels (43°F-cold holding); sweet potato (39°-cold holding); cooked corn (43°F cold holding); cream cheese (41°F - cold holding); tuna salad (40°F- cold holding); chicken salad (40° F - cold holding); diced tomatoes (40°F - cold holding); cooked octopus (40° - cold holding). And massago (48°F - cold holding); raw tuna (52°F - cold holding) cooked shrimp (48°F - cold holding); quinoa (47° -cold holding) at reach in cooler front counter at sushi station. As per operator for four hours. Operator discarded the products that are out of temperature. Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2023
High Priority
8
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle inside of the rice container in kitchen area. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers not inverted on shelf in kitchen area. Operator inverted the container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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 raw tuna with the label inside ROP. Operator opened the package Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone in front of the microwave at bar area. And back pack over the pineapple juice in the preparation area. Operator removed the phone and the back pack. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored in the floor next to the walk in cooler. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Operator removed the handle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensils handle touching the flour in kitchen area. The operator removed the handle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in HW sink in kitchen area next to the dishwasher. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Observed 3 Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wet towels on preparation table located in front counter. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High 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 was cleaning the preparation sink with gloves and after that touching RTE food. Manager was informed and employee washed her hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observe 5 live flies landing in utensils at bar area. Operator moved the utensils to the dishwasher to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish. Operator stated to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over sauce containers at reach un cooler located in front counter. Operator moved the tuna to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over raw fish at walk in cooler. Operator rearranged the products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed sushi rice time marked at 11 am. Four and a half hours. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet potato (63F - Cold Holding); green mussels (53F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (53F - Cold Holding); creme cheese (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding); massago (49F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (52F - Cold Holding); corvine raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); sliced boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); kitchen area: diced tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator put ice at some of the products and send other to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03F-01-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice time marked at 11 am. Four and a half hours. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing food and utensils in the hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2023 revealed 22 total violations (8 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).