What is Lime Fresh Mexican Grill's health inspection score?

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 18 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lime Fresh Mexican Grill last inspected?

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill was last inspected on November 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lime Fresh Mexican Grill have?

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has 76 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lime Fresh Mexican Grill safe to eat at?

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has a safety score of 18/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Lime Fresh Mexican Grill serve?

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

Name: Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
Address: 9005 SW 72 PL, Miami, 33156
Rating: 18

9005 SW 72 PL, Miami

Last Inspected: 11/17/2025

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Mexican•Pinecrest

Ranked #146 of 174 in PinecrestBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Nov 17, 2025

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Inspections

Clean Rate

12.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

10x

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-86

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-18 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-23 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-20 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 14/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (18/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

9005 SW 72 PL, Miami, FL 33156

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

6 basic

Aug

Mar 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Jul 2025

3 inspections

6 high priority

10 intermediate

22 basic

Jul

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

16 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Routine - Food2 Routine

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

2 High4 Med16 Basic

22 total5 risk factors

18/100inspection score

−141 pts

High Priority (6)

−110 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(6x)Risk Factor−60
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
31AHandwash sink not accessible or used for other purposes−5

Basic (4)

−16 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(4x)−8
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
46Exits blocked or locked(2x)−4

Base deductions−141 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

1 High3 Med6 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (2)

−40 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Basic (5)

−12 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

2 High3 Med6 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

43/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (2)

−40 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (5)

−12 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

3 High4 Med10 Basic

17 total2 risk factors

20/100inspection score

−86 pts

High Priority (3)

−50 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
12AHands not clean or not washed properly−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (7)

−16 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−86 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
24No/inadequate thermometer−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Aug 22

Routine Inspection

3 High6 Basic

9 total

58/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
24No/inadequate thermometer−5
25Improper sewage/waste disposal−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
41Plumbing in disrepair−2

Base deductions−43 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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