Green Lemon
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Green Lemon has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 12 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up six times.
Green Lemon's latest score of 82 sits above the Tampa average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored over reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator had employee remove drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked plastic food containers stored on shelves. Operator moved items to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer at time of inspection.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on stacked metal food containers during inspection.
16-46-4
82
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed large containers of beans in walk in cooler cooling down. Discussed putting beans in shallow pan with ice bath. Black Beans 108 -111F temped at 11:35 began cooling at 1pm- retemp 85-90F at3:20pm
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tuna that's not fully cooked over corn and chicken in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee cutting onions prior to washing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 44 F, cut tomatoes 46 F- retemp 37 F, corn 47 F- retemp 43 F, cheese 48 F- retemp 41 F, cut lettuce 50 F- retemp 42 F, fish 44 F- retemp 47 F in reach in cooler next to rice cooker. Manager placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed large containers of beans in walk in cooler cooling down. Discussed putting beans in shallow pan with ice bath. Black Beans 108 -111F temped at 11:35 began cooling at 1pm- retemp 85-90F at3:20pm
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna on menu not identified on menu as a raw product. Manager began correcting menus. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
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. Manager provided 5 valid food handler certifications.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice container lid cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of tortillas on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken at handwash sink near dish machine.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to flour. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on shelf with oil, employee speaker on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in reach in cooler.
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over soda boxes.
35B-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting onions prior to washing. Employee began washing onions. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar.
25-27-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking onto floor at sink next to dish machine. Manager placed a bucket under pipe. Plumber was called to come out. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled, manager labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
12
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler by flattop grill has stains and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna on menu not identified on menu as a raw product. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Menu has not been updated identifying raw ingredients. Seared tuna not identified as raw ingredient on menu. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
74
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth used to cover tofu inside walk in cooler. Chef removed cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up Togo containers of floor then starting tenderizer chicken without changing gloves or washing his hands. Employee washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna on menu not identified on menu as a raw product. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in bar area. Employee placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler by flattop grill has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has tongs stored inside sink across from rice cooker. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cauliflower not washed before preparing. Chef washed cauliflower. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in bar area. Chef cleaned up water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
39
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking on top of dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
90
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken cold holding at 56F. Raw fish cold holding at 55F. Guacamole cold holding at 54F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink at sink by rice cookers. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handles. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking on top of dishwasher.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor underneath food preparation sink across from fryer. Manager emptied refilled bucket and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
64
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler on cooks line is torn. Refrigerator in bar door falls off when opening.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water underneath ice machine in storage area.
29-49-6
70
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef cold holding at 50F. Manager placed raw beef on ice inside freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area. Manager placed paper at hand washing sink in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink in bar area. Manager placed soap at hand washing sink in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside flour bin. Manager removed bowl and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in mop bucket preventing proper air drying. Manager properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on food preparation table. Manager removed cloths and placed in dirty cloth bin. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution bucket stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager removed sanitizer bucket from floor and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
39
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Lemon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Lemon on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Lemon?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Green Lemon.
How does Green Lemon compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Green Lemon most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Green Lemon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Green Lemon have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Green Lemon 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 Green Lemon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Lemon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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