LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
1439-B Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at front line reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed at front line reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tiles missing above walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout soiled with dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulation of dust. **Time Extended**
- 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed in ice machine across from walk in cooler, with duct tape used to repair lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove tip and back splash soiled with heavy accumulated old food and grease. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed stove top and back splash soiled with heavy accumulated old food and grease. Also still observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of pico de gallo, jalapeños and raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed container of pico de gallo in walk in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed bug zapper above lobby to kitchen entrance door soiled with dust and grease build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed bug zapper above lobby to kitchen entrance door soiled with dust and grease build up. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at cook line soiled with dust. Observed walls throughout rear kitchen area and lobby area, soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed walls at cook line soiled with dust. Still observed walls throughout rear kitchen area and lobby area, soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooking oil stored in non food grade spray bottled labeled "bleach and harsh chemical resistant coated". Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed cooking oil stored in non food grade spray bottled labeled "bleach and harsh chemical resistant coated". **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage racks rusty at washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Still observed storage racks rusty at washing area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
16
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 3 dead roaches in control device stored on electrical panel across from office. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at front line reach in coolers. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tiles missing above walk in cooler. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout soiled with dust. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed in ice machine across from walk in cooler, with duct tape used to repair lid. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying shelf. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of guava paste, and delivered produce stored on floor near ware washing area. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chopping knife stored between prep coolers across from cook line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove tip and back splash soiled with heavy accumulated old food and grease. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labeled in metal containers at equipment drying rack. Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on top of reach in cooler next to container of tortillas to be fried. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of pico de gallo, jalapeños and raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed bug zapper above lobby to kitchen entrance door soiled with dust and grease build up. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at cook line soiled with dust. Observed walls throughout rear kitchen area and lobby area, soiled. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of oil at cook line not labeled. Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooking oil stored in non food grade spray bottled labeled "bleach and harsh chemical resistant coated". Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front prep line guacamole (48F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator for 1 hour from walk in cooler. Operator placed onto ice. Observed at walk in cooler black bean and corn mix (44F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (44F - Cold Holding). As per label from the night before. Operator segregated to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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 at hot box drawers at cook line, sautéed onions (100F - Hot Holding); grilled steak (112F - Hot Holding). As per operator for about 2.5 hours. Operator removed and began to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage racks rusty at washing area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent inside walk in cooler and vent above prep sink dusty. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
- 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 grilled fish skewers (126F - Hot Holding)inside hot holding drawers, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles at prep area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at front counter.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on rack next to triple sink. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler drawers unit heavily soiled at cook line.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage racks rusty at washing area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside the ice machine bin and the door.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a heavy accumulated mold like substance on AC vents all throughout dining area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cleaning table by 3CS area.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying rack next to 3CS.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at dishwashing/3CS area.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris under dry storage racks at rear kitchen area, also under equipments at front counter. Manager was made aware of the situation.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tings stored on oven handle at prep area. Staff removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan soiled at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS items stored on floor at hallway by managers office.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at 3CS walls and warewashing area. Also the frame door at rear kitchen entrance is heavily soiled. Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of vitamin B12 stored above prep table serving area. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (50F - Cold Holding) at WIC, as per manager WIC door was left open for a long time half hour ago. Repeat Violation
- 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 ground beef (112F - Hot Holding), chicken (105F - Hot Holding), beef (117F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager less than an hour, manager started to reheat products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grill with heavy accumulated old food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/19/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean containers stored in dirty shelves next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing bracelet while preparing food at front counter.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles in disrepair under reach in cooler drawers at cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawers reach in cooler gasket and exterior soiled. Repeat Violation
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table next to cutting boards. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to the bottom part of the preparation table. Corrected On-Site
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in hand wash sink front counter due to food residual. Manager cleaned out the sink. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust around three compartment sink.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas inside of thank you bags at reach in cooler preparation area. Manager changed the bag. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator covered the product to cooling down.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual at hand wash sink front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside of flour. Operator discarded the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the door of ice machine with exposed insulation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Observed the door of ice machine with exposed insulation. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored on floor at the hallway of the office. Operator relocated the single services articles. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Observed single service articles stored on floor at the hallway of the office. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside of flour. Operator discarded the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean containers stored on soiled shelves next to three compartment sink. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in use scoop on surfaces with standing water. Operator moved the scoop to be clean it. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the door of ice machine with exposed insulation. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At men bathroom. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored on floor at the hallway of the office. Operator relocated the single services articles. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung the mops. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. The license was paid. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over precooked pork at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 warmer: cooked chicken (123 F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (118 F - Hot Holding) at warmer. As per operator for less than one hour. And corn (128 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to reheat. Operator moved the products to the grill to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Food employee reporting agreement was provided. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).