Lemonica
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Lemonica has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Hollywood average 75, so Lemonica trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cheese in 1 door glass reach in cooler on cook line. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer empty. Instructed operator on changing and priming sanitizer. Retested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling arugula to be plated and served with bare hands, observed employee wash hands immediately prior to bare hand contact, discussed with operator and all employees
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line, ware washing area used to store soiled wares. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of raw shell eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed on pizza line flip top. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above arugula in cook line flip top. Employee reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Large buildup of ice in walk in freezer. Multiple food items heavily covered in ice buildup from condenser.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand wash sink blocked by cart. Operator moved cart **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand wash sink used to rinse wiping cloths, drain food items. Discussed with operator
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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing hand wash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. FRLA food handlers provided for 5 employees. Operator unable to provide reporting agreement for approximately 20 employees. Provided reporting agreement to operator
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 5 provided, approximately 25 employees employed
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in walk in freezer. Raw shell eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above ware washing area, in kitchen area
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Large buildup of ice in walk in freezer. Multiple food items heavily covered in ice buildup from condenser. Service call previously scheduled. See Stop Sale
14-69-4
29
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee adjusted apron and went to cook line to prepare bread for table without washing hands and changing gloves first. Reviewed with manager and employee proper handwashing policy and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, tray of raw fish and containers of raw chicken on shelf above bottled drinks. Manager moved raw items to bottom shelf opposite side of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not date marked from when finished. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped flattened pizza boxes standing on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil at pizza station not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
21
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lemonica last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lemonica on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lemonica?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lemonica.
How does Lemonica compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Lemonica most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Lemonica's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lemonica have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lemonica 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 Lemonica inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lemonica is inspected around two times per year on average.
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