LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
1439-B Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless steel cup stored inside lime seasoning by mop sink in back kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler right door broken in front of three compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by deep fryer in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with oil unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site 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 beef (125 F - Hot Holding) in kitchen. As per Operator meat has been placed for 30 minutes. Operator reheated meat and observed beef (170 F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding ice in hand wash sink at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed also rust inside ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside pineapple container inside Walk in cooler. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
- 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 scoop handle touching seasoning. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 80°F on front counter. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket by food on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil container unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
- 14-33-4:Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in front of three compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black/green mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed ice machine soiled with black/green mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors missing grout in front cook line with food particles stuck inside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed floors missing grout in front cook line with food particles stuck inside. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in prep area soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed interior of microwave in prep area soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed gaskets at reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old debris. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at right faucet at 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed leak at right faucet at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no backflow preventer at mop sink splitter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed no backflow preventer at mop sink splitter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
17
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black/green mold-like substance.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used under cutting boards.
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed white cutting board on floor in prep area near ice machine.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed unenclosed beverage container at front counter storage area. Operator discarded cup. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not properly identified and stored on shelf inside of walk in cooler. Operator discarded item from walk in cooler.
- 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 personal cellular phone, keys and headphones stored in prep area on top of rice container. Employee removed items and place in a different location. Observed personal food stored on top of container shelf in front of 3 compartment sink. Operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting at container storage in front of 3 compartment sink.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors missing grout in front cook line with food particles stuck inside.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs from door handle. Corrected On-Site
- 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 scoop handle touching food stored inside of container with pineapple and tomatoe mix. Operator removed scoop from container. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored over 3 compartment sink and prep table over rice cooker. Operator removed devices. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in prep area soiled with old food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old debris. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open located in back of establishment.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plastic knives and forks stored at corn counter not inverted.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at right faucet at 3 compartment sink.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (45 F - Cooling); refried beans (44 F - Cooling); chicken flautas (48 F - Cold Holding); asada salsa (46 F - Cooling). As per operator, items were prepared previous day.
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed black beans (45 F - Cooling); refried beans (44 F - Cooling); chicken flautas (48 F - Cold Holding); asada salsa (46 F - Cooling). As per operator, items were prepared previous day.
- 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 wash equipment at 3 compartment sink and continue to engage in food preparation. Operator was informed and coached on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 beef stored over raw marinated shrimp at speed rack in walk-in cooler.
- 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 cooked beef (132 F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (132 F - Hot Holding); cooked fish (115 F - Hot Holding); shredded pork (128 F - Hot Holding); ground beef (123 F - Hot Holding); queso dip (58 F - Hot Holding). As per operator, items were prepared 1 hour prior. Operator sent items to be reheated to 165 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no backflow preventer at mop sink splitter.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed no signed employee reporting agreements. Operator was provided reporting agreements. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled beside 3 compartment sink and spray bottle with oil not labeled at cook line near grill. Operator provided labels for spray bottles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 26 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 9/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside cinnamon powder container inside kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured in front of Ice machine in back kitchen. Operator secured them. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Margarita plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 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 scoop handle touching flour by mop sink in back kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter inside kitchen. Operator provided sign. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets at front counter inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food trays stored on dining room floor. Operator removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/8/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).