Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen has eight inspections in the public record. Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils and pans in hand wash sink by cooks line. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles are soiled with old food debris on cooks line at time of inspection
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on shelf over clean food containers. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old orange use first stickers on stacked plastic food containers stored in dry storage at time of inspection
16-46-4
70
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl in bulk rice in storage room at time of inspection
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle stored over lift top reach in on cooks line at time of inspection.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed headphones stored on food for customers in dry storage at time of inspection.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in small crock pot at 101F.
10-07-4
82
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl in bulk sugar/salt.
14-01-5
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 bulk flour at time of inspection
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in mop bucket with soiled water at time of inspection
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bins of bulk flour/sugar/salt in dry storage pantry area at time of inspection
02D-01-5
82
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of pineapple chunks in dry storage. Operator moved can to send back to food distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in togo bags in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop closet in dry storage
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to empty bowl during inspection
31A-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both bathrooms do not have covered receptacles. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stacked on shelves in dish room
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on refrigerator not inverted. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves observed with rust forming on them in walk in cooler
14-17-4
43
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kit in dry storage with food. Container of vitamins kept on cooks line over cutting boards.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs kept over cooked chicken on cooks line. Spoke to employee and they placed eggs under. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish in freezer under raw chicken.
08A-17-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored with customer food in walk-in cooler. Spoke to operator about having to segregate employee food from food sold to public. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's kept in water measuring 131f. Employee discarded half water. Ending inspection temp 142f. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stacked take out food container not inverted. Take out food containers stored on floor in store room. Spoke with employee and they moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelving in dry storage paint starting to wear and peel.
14-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phones kept on cooks line and above prep tables. Employee personal artifacts kept over clean pans in dish room.
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both family bathrooms without covered waste receptacle
32-12-5
43
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Back room
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic container in unlabeled container
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78f small crockpot , not plugged in **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour large bins **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen.
How does Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen 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 Thai Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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