Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the sugar bucket.
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in cooler. Ice buildup inside reach in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauces not labeled.
02D-01-5
78
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodeled not plan review. Some new es were added in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: On 1/21/2026 at the time of the callback inspection as per operator he is working with the plan review. He need a time extension. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. ROP Fish no longer frozen. **Warning**
03G-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning supplies inside the handwashing sink. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodeled not plan review. Some new es were added in kitchen area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP: Fish, prosciutto, chicken, cooked rice. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
55
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo salsa 47°F as per employee less than 1.5/hr. Employee seated the pico-salsa on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in it.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container with Quaternary sanitizer in it.
31A-11-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door self locking door in disrepair.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on wall above triple sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup not handle ins flour container. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease and food debris under cooking equipments.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven door handle. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soil. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water in the entire establishment. **Warning**
27-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks no secured. Manager secured them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in disrepair. All food items seating in ice. Manager waiting technician to arrive. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in the lobby by restrooms doors. As per manager A/C was leaking, but was already fixed. Employee started to clean up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-22-4
70
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside the ice machine, **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled on top of the triple sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
82
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
78
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Advised employee she corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under fryer.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
67
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boar on top of preparation table at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table at front counter. Advised manager she corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lime Fresh Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill.
How does Lime Fresh Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Lime Fresh Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lime Fresh Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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