LIME TEQUILA

1994 Kings Highway
Florida, 33980
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 12/3/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by ware washing area.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground pork behind muscle intact beef at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed unable to dispense paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food Inspector #8851973
2024-12-03
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 8/6/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at multiple cold holding units. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled apron at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8788014
2024-08-06
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 12/22/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf stacked upside down. Operator placed containers sideways to allow air to flow to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food Inspector #8480296
2023-12-22
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/22/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 8/22/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at wait station handwash sink.
  • 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 rice 112°F at steam table. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165°F at stove. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed above ware washing area handwash sink.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at cookline handwash sink. Educated the operator.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8387018
2023-08-22
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).