Lemongrass
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Lemongrass has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Tallahassee restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Missing handwashing sink at end of cook line closest to exit access. Per operator hand wash was missing when he acquired the business. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Observed additional hand wash sink missing. 2 missing in total from last available plans. Informed operator either needed to restore missing hand wash sinks or submit updated plans to Plan Review. Informed operator Plan Review may still require restoration of hand wash sinks, but they would review the layout and make that determination. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Originally tested at 0ppm. Operator fixed dish machine. Retested at 50ppm.
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Stopped employees/manager and educated on when handwashing needed to take place. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 3 separate employees observed not changing gloves as needed. Stopped employees/manager and educated on when handwashing and glove changes needed to take place. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various containers in walk-in not date marked. Per operator made within last 2 days.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Missing handwashing sink at end of cook line closest to exit access. Per operator hand wash was missing when he acquired the business.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employees observed not sanitizing dishes, dish machine sanitizing cycle tested 0ppm. Operator was able to get bleach for 3 compartment sink and repair dish machine sanitizing cycle. Both tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill and store pitchers. Employee removed pitchers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
35
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened milk and whipped cream in server stations. Per manager opened 08-01-24.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth bucket stored in handwash sink. Manager removed bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Observed two employees with expired food handler training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Observed employee eating in prep/dish area.
12B-02-4
70
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. More than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed aloe vera lotion for burns stored next to food in salad make table in front of kitchen. Observed manager remove lotion. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin at drink machine in waitstation.
10-08-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lemongrass last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lemongrass on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lemongrass?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lemongrass.
How does Lemongrass compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Lemongrass most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Lemongrass' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lemongrass have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lemongrass 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 Lemongrass inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lemongrass is inspected around two times per year on average.
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