Lemon and Thyme

1120 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Lemon and Thyme stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Tallahassee restaurants, the typical score is 87; Lemon and Thyme is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items hot held below 135F at the front line at 12:30: Hot Hold 1/2: shrimp 108F, chicken 125F, Hot Hold 2/2: rice 86F, 94F, Per manager held since 12:15. Manager filled water in steam table and corrected food temperatures during inspection. New Temperatures at 1:15: shrimp 143F, chicken 165F, rice 139F, rice 154F, **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
86
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink Quaternary 500+ppm. Operator diluted solution to Quaternary 150ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice 101F, chicken 136F, 71F in some parts, shrimp 135F, 98F in some parts at hot hold steam table at cook line. Operator covered food items during inspection. New temperatures at 1:30: brown rice 135F, chicken 155F, and shrimp 143F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at Quaternary 500+ppm. Operator corrected to Quaternary 150ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slime-like substance on interior of ice machine wall. Manager cleaned site during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cleaned wet containers and bowls stacked together stored next to prep table and dish area. Manager separated items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
86
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lemon and Thyme last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lemon and Thyme on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lemon and Thyme?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lemon and Thyme.

How does Lemon and Thyme compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Lemon and Thyme most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Lemon and Thyme's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lemon and Thyme have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lemon and Thyme 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 Lemon and Thyme inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lemon and Thyme is inspected around two times per year on average.