PASS
Sweet Lime: All Violations Abated - Pass
November 26, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Reinspection Inspection
7
Total Violations
3
Major
4
Minor
7
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Reinspection following routine inspection on 11/18/2025 found all violations corrected. Food safety manager certificate was available, paper towels refilled, prep cooler temperature adjusted to 41F, proper cooling procedures observed, ice machine cleaned, vacuum packaging removed from frozen fish, and wiping cloths properly stored in sanitizer.
Violations Cited
7
#6
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Paper towel availability
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Paper towel was refilled.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#7
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Food temperature control
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
What Was Observed
No garlic in oil mixture was observed at room temperature and prep cooler was initially temping at 44F and employee reset thermostat to high and it came back to 41F ambient.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#9
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Proper cooling procedures
Why This Matters
Improper cooling is the #1 cause of restaurant foodborne illness. Clostridium perfringens spores germinate and multiply rapidly during slow cooling.
What Was Observed
Observed employee cooling properly cooked chicken in ice bath at the time of reinspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114002, 114002.1
#14
CORRECTED
MINOR
Ice machine cleanliness
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
Ice machine was clean.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#1B
CORRECTED
MINOR
Food safety manager certificate
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
Food safety manager certificate was available at the time of reinspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#26
CORRECTED
MINOR
Vacuum packaging procedures
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Observed vacuum packaging removed from frozen fish.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#26
CORRECTED
MINOR
Vacuum packaging procedures
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Observed vacuum packaging removed from frozen fish.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419