LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
1439-B Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).