Lotus Vegan Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
86
Score
Lotus Vegan Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Pinellas Park sits at 82, putting Lotus Vegan Restaurant on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front door used for pie cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment just purchased a vacuum sealer machine. Observed cooked tofu inside vacuum packaging inside freezer. Observed vac machine. On shelf. Education establishment **Warning**
03G-46-2
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-26 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup top shelf above deli cooler. employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front door used for pie cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Lock for ladies room broken only women's restroom available. **Warning**
32-05-4
58
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease left side of grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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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. 0 ppm ran 3x **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 85 degrees for sticky rice **Warning**
10-05-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense French fries in reach **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2 1 2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of deli cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees glasses on counter able ice for customer drinks. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Large bag of carrots on floor on walk in cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. French fries in reach in freezer in dry storage in pan not covered. Employee covered Vegan chicken, shrimp in reach in freezer right side of dry storage not covered. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Unable to see without using flashlight. **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease left side of grill **Warning**
36-27-5
50
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chest freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade cloths used to cover tofu in press
14-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in coolers, walk in cooler, reach in freezer, and walk in freezer. No date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink shaker and other items in hand wash sink in front area
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - 12 dead flies stuck on tape under tv in back dry storage area above food items
35A-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler and dry storage
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above chest freezers in rear dry storage area. Ceiling tile is bulging down and held together with trash bags and tape. Waste water is suspended in the trash bags.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys with food in dry storage area
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. 2x4's used as a tofu press
14-25-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil, bags of rice, and soy sauce on floor in dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Laser fiber paper from manufacturer still on kitchen equipment. Microwave in service area sitting on styrofoam
14-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dish machine and dish area
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with a mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Gatorade bottle top shelf above food in walk in cooler along with cup and straw
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli sitting on soups in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
22
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. From 2-1-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food bits in hand washing sink in dish area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, sandwich press,
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Coffin freezers
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lotus Vegan Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lotus Vegan Restaurant on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lotus Vegan Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lotus Vegan Restaurant.
How does Lotus Vegan Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Lotus Vegan Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has Lotus Vegan Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lotus Vegan Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lotus Vegan Restaurant 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 Lotus Vegan Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lotus Vegan Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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