Lemongrass Hot Pot

5450 South State Road 7 , #11-14, Hollywood, FL 33314

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Lemongrass Hot Pot appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Lemongrass Hot Pot was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Hollywood facility scores 75, putting Lemongrass Hot Pot on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, the raw clams were stored over the cooked fish paste. The clams were moved down **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labelled bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of ice cream on floor in walk in freezer. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-47-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top case of soup powder. Operator moved jackets **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Shelf under prep table with rust that has pitted the surface prep sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-33-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 87F next to rice warmer in kitchen, operator discarded water. Utensils in water at 180F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Pig brain 47F ( cold holding ) less than 4 hours ago in customer self service area. Operator placed on ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw shelled eggs and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen. Operator labelled bleach **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Drips from condensation or splash falling from ceiling inspection walk in cooler.

14-83-1

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of soy sauce on floor in kitchen.

08B-47-4

Basic - Shelves under prep tables with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen.

14-33-4

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes (45F cold holding )in customer self service area in dining room . Cut Tomatoes pulled from reach in cooler under 2 hours ago. Operator placed on ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken gizzard over cooked fish balls inside low boy cooler in prep station. Operator moved raw chicken and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Krab meat not covered inside walk in freezer. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lemongrass Hot Pot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lemongrass Hot Pot on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lemongrass Hot Pot?

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

How does Lemongrass Hot Pot compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Lemongrass Hot Pot most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Lemongrass Hot Pot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lemongrass Hot Pot have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lemongrass Hot Pot 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 Lemongrass Hot Pot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lemongrass Hot Pot is inspected around two times per year on average.

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