Lemon Grass Hotpot

21073 Powerline Road, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Lemon Grass Hotpot appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Lemon Grass Hotpot's latest score of 70 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Oct 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over fresh made containers of tea in the walk in cooler Manager moved the eggs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee illness agreement at time of inspection
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from line by the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with flour not labeled in kitchen. Manager labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over tofu. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over raw fish. Eggs moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the triple sink. Hot water disconnected for repair.
27-16-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lemon Grass Hotpot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lemon Grass Hotpot on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lemon Grass Hotpot?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lemon Grass Hotpot.

How does Lemon Grass Hotpot compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Lemon Grass Hotpot most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Lemon Grass Hotpot's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lemon Grass Hotpot have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lemon Grass Hotpot means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Lemon Grass Hotpot inspected?

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