LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL

Name: LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
Address: 153 SUGAR BELLE DR UNIT C, WINTER GARDEN, FL, 34787, US
Rating: 6.8

153 SUGAR BELLE DR UNIT C, WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787

License #5815510

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

6.8 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 9, 2026 · 15 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL in WINTER GARDEN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 6.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 87 total violations — 28 critical, 18 major, 41 minor.

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February 18, 2025

The latest inspection on October 9, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 4 critical, 3 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-01-4] Dented can of beef broth.Slight dent in the middle of can.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tiles by the cooks lline and dishwashing area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[08B-39-4] Avocados not washed prior to preparation.Employee washed.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units at cooks line
[22-40-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in bucket not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker is not at correct location on hose Bibb.
[13-06-4] Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
[01B-16-5] Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Salt at bar.Operator placed in container.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of back door.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up around the drink head.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored next to tomatillo.Operator moved the raw beef.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[14-23-4] Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.Dishmachine area.
[40-01-4] No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.Purse.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food storage containers are soiled.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of back door.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed pepper stored over ready-to-eat cilantro in walk in cooler.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm.Technician has been called.
[03B-15-5] Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Beans,118 f held less than four hours is in the reheating process.
[41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.Dry storage area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Empanada,48 f,held less than four hours transferred to upright freezer for a quick chill. Afterwards .5 hour,34 f.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Vaccum breaker is not at correct location on hose Bibb.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained and some grooved. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions.Filters expired 3/13/26.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[08B-47-4] Beer not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food rack at cooks line.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.Handle is touching rice at cooks line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall is soiled by the mop sink area.Dust build up fans in the fans in the walk in cooler.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled dishes and then handled clean dishes without washing hands.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Avocado ranch,46 f,flautas,48 f,cream,46 f held less than fours.Operator stated that walk in cooler door was open for 1 hour. Beef,47 f,tofu,46 f held less than four hours stated operator.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose Bibb.
[41-18-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Over 400 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards are stained. Interior of sprayer hoses are soiled. Soda gun nozzle is soiled at the bar. Iced tea holder is soiled.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Chorine strips and quaternary ammonia strips.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions.Iced tea machine filters.