The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
27
Score
The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas has been inspected 14 times since 2022. The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 18 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited nine times.
The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas' latest score of 27 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately a total of 178 rodent droppings: 20 rodent droppings observed on floor around and behind ice machine and water heater near dish machine area. 40 rodent droppings observed on floor underneath racks storing clean pots, plastic containers, and utensils across from dish machine. 30 rodent droppings observed on floor underneath rack storing beer and throughout the storage closet floor. 15 rodent droppings on floor underneath storage rack storing clean plates at kitchen entrance. 2 rodent droppings observed on floor at beginning of the cook line in front of reach in deli cooler and underneath the reach in deli coolers on cook line. 26 rodent droppings observed on floor behind wooden wine rack and throughout wine rack slots in dinning room. 10 rodent droppings on floor behind and underneath grease trap box and mop sink. 20 rodent droppings observed underneath handwashing handsink and wooden counter shelving in server wait station. 15 rodent droppings observed on left side single door display cooler storing beer in server wait station. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Approximately: Observed 20 rodent droppings underneath storage rack storing canned foods, bottles of sauces, and cases of coconut cream in dry storage area. 5 rodent droppings observed on wooden rack storing bottles of chili sauce in dry storage area. 8 rodent droppings observed underneath handsink and wooden counter shelving in server wait station. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Bottle soap at hand handsink in sushi bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White stained cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White rack stored on top of handsink in server to go station. Item moved to allow access. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink across from cook line. Dispenser stocked. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coolers and freezers door handles throughout the whole kitchen heavily soiled with dry food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White to go containers stored on top of shelving above reach in deli cooler on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor of dish machine area walk way. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with build up of food debris through kitchen and underneath equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout dish area walk way. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple hanging on wall over push carts storing buss tubs of dirty dishes at kitchen entrance. Multiple hanging from wall in beer storage closet. Multiple hanging on wall next to beer display cooler and counter in server wait station. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
35B-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole underneath three compartment sink and wall on side of water heater. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside reach in freezer chest in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnet dried food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers and wok station soiled with built up grease and food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed while inspecting beer storage closet. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing leaking from wok station into stainless steal bowl in on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with dried food debris throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
27
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately a total of 178 rodent droppings: 20 rodent droppings observed on floor around and behind ice machine and water heater near dish machine area. 40 rodent droppings observed on floor underneath racks storing clean pots, plastic containers, and utensils across from dish machine. 30 rodent droppings observed on floor underneath rack storing beer and throughout the storage closet floor. 15 rodent droppings on floor underneath storage rack storing clean plates at kitchen entrance. 2 rodent droppings observed on floor at beginning of the cook line in front of reach in deli cooler and underneath the reach in deli coolers on cook line. 26 rodent droppings observed on floor behind wooden wine rack and throughout wine rack slots in dinning room. 10 rodent droppings on floor behind and underneath grease trap box and mop sink. 20 rodent droppings observed underneath handwashing handsink and wooden counter shelving in server wait station. 15 rodent droppings observed on left side single door display cooler storing beer in server wait station.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Container of diced raw chicken stored above unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White stained cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White rack stored on top of handsink in server to go station. Item moved to allow access. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink across from cook line. Dispenser stocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Bottle soap at hand handsink in sushi bar area.
31B-06-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole underneath three compartment sink and wall on side of water heater.
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coolers and freezers door handles throughout the whole kitchen heavily soiled with dry food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White to go containers stored on top of shelving above reach in deli cooler on cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor of dish machine area walk way.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with build up of food debris through kitchen and underneath equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout dish area walk way.
36-17-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple hanging on wall over push carts storing buss tubs of dirty dishes at kitchen entrance. Multiple hanging from wall in beer storage closet. Multiple hanging on wall next to beer display cooler and counter in server wait station. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fryer oil stored on floor at end of cook line. Removed off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside reach in freezer chest in dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnet dried food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers and wok station soiled with built up grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed while inspecting beer storage closet.
36-64-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing leaking from wok station into stainless steal bowl in on floor.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with dried food debris throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
21
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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/ Six employees present engaging with food or in food preparation. Operator arrived at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink across from cook line. Employee put roll of paper towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to ice machine in dish machine area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in coolers in sushi area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knifes stored in hand sink across from cook line. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with pink mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles throughout the kitchen area heavily soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in server wait station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave button gets stuck not allow the door to be closed.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fryer oil stored on coo line floor. Item moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
45
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
16-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Soy sauce buckets stored on floor in rear storage area. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In first unisex restroom in rear dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages in upright reach in freezers in rear storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service food containers are reused to store cooked food items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
78
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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 is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 100 ppm chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); tofu (56F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding) In upright single door reach in cooler in storage area: half and half (56F - Cold Holding); tofu (56F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to another reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by dish machine is blocked by various utensils. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has by dish washer has mold like substances. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used for scooping sugar. Manager removed. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Soy sauce buckets stored on floor in rear storage area. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In first unisex restroom in rear dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages in upright reach in freezers in rear storage area. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service food containers are reused to store cooked food items. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth at hand wash sink in sushi bar area not stored in sanitizing solution. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
32
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); raw eggs (50F - Cold Holding) Temperatures taken at 2:25 pm, items moved to reach in freezers. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 was sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Manager switched out chlorine buckets and dish machine is currently sanitizing at 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Spring rolls and eggplant held on time but not listed on Time as a Public Health Control paperwork. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in ware washing area has mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning**
16-01-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler not segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of ware washing area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of kitchen next to ware washing area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice spatula in standing water of 74 F. Manager removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in walk in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted for protection on cook line. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe behind dish machine is leaking. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at sushi bar. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from its original container and not labeled in storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
30
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine is ready 100.6 F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Dish machine is at 94 F. **Time Extended**
16-53-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear of dish pit area has mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in employee restroom off of sushi bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
16-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil stored on floor in rear storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in black chest freezer in dry goods storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottles stored above food to be served to the public in double door reach in cooler in dry goods storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink in sushi prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
64
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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 is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will be conducted in three compartment sink at 100 ppm chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen by rue station used to dump water. **Warning**
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen next to rice steamers. Manager replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine is ready 100.6 F. **Warning**
16-53-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear of dish pit area has mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to dispense sugar in rear dry goods storage area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in employee restroom off of sushi bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning**
16-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line at fryers with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil stored on floor in rear storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in black chest freezer in dry goods storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored in oven handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water of 86 F next to rice station. Employee emptied water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottles stored above food to be served to the public in double door reach in cooler in dry goods storage area. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink in sushi prep area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cook line not stored in sanitizing solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
32
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer in rear storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches in kitchen area. Manager killed 3, removed and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: 4 dead roaches observed at the time of this callback inspection report. 3 dead roaches in dry goods storage area were removed and area was sanitized. 1 dead roach on sushi bar table was removed and area was sanitized. No live roaches observed at the time of this callback inspection report. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: 1 live roach in kitchen. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: 1 live roach in reach in cooler on cook line not contacting food. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach behind chest freezer in dry goods storage area. Manager removed and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer in rear storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
78
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will take place in three-compartment sink at 100 ppm chlorine until dish machine can be fixed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Dish machine is still not sanitizing properly. Sanitization will occur in three-compartment sink at 100 ppm chlorine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Dish machine has not been fixed to sanitize at proper chlorine levels as of this callback inspection report. Sanitization is occurring in three-compartment sink at 100 ppm chlorine. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches in kitchen area. Manager killed 3, removed and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: 4 dead roaches observed at the time of this callback inspection report. 3 dead roaches in dry goods storage area were removed and area was sanitized. 1 dead roach on sushi bar table was removed and area was sanitized. No live roaches observed at the time of this callback inspection report. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: 1 live roach in kitchen. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Inspector emailed written procedures for bodily fluid cleanup procedures to Operator. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Manager is in the process of printing clean up procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Inspector emailed Employee Health Reporting responsibilities to Operator. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Manager is in the process of having employees sign Employee Health Agreements. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager states that sushi rice is held on time. However no paperwork or time stamp for sushi rice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Inspector emailed Time as a Public Health Control paperwork to operator. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Operator has posted time for items held on time but is in the process of printing paperwork for Time as a Public Health Control. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer in rear storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bar area next to sushi area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
47
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 23 violations
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 is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will take place in three-compartment sink at 100 ppm chlorine until dish machine can be fixed. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in mop sink area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked chicken cooling in cardboard box. Reheated chicken to 172 F and placed into clean metal tray to cool. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 chicken over raw shrimp in upright freezer not all commercially packaged. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches in kitchen area. Manager killed 3, removed and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler and reach in cooler across from walk in cooler: tofu (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to freezer. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In rice container by sushi bar: sushi rice (71F - Hot Holding) Inspector discussed and emailed Time as a Public Health Control paperwork to Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in sushi prep area have built up food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager states that sushi rice is held on time. However no paperwork or time stamp for sushi rice. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottles for tables not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects. 1 dead insect on floor of dining room. Manager removed and sanitized the area. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in upright refrigerator not separated from food to be served to the public. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in rear dry goods storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer in rear storage area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bar area next to sushi area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in kitchen not inverted for protection. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink, wet mop not stored to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restrooms. **Warning**
32-12-5
11
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from cooktop: cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) temperatures taken at 2:00 pm, operator placed ice on items. Temperatures taken again at 3:25 pm, cut tomatoes 40 F, raw shrimp 39 F, raw beef 38 F, raw chicken 43 F. In upright refrigerator in dry goods storage area: half and half (58F - Cold Holding); tofu (58F - Cold Holding) temperatures taken at 2:10 pm, operator moved items to walk in cooler. Temperatures taken again at 3:25 pm, half and half 50 F, tofu 49 F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No hose bibb vacuum breaker on threaded mop sink by restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution behind sushi bar is at 200 ppm chlorine. Manager removed most of solution and filled with water. Solution is now at 50 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen has rice in sink. Manager removed rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector printed copy of Time As A Public Health Control paperwork for operator and filled out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor near dry goods storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle, Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in upright refrigerator in dry goods storage and half and half at 58 F. Manager moved to walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at first unisex restroom in restaurant. Inspector printed hand wash sign for Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on upright refrigeration and freezers in storage area have built up food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in ware washing area have grease and mold like debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop sink area by restrooms not stored in a manner to dry. Manager stored correctly. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on sushi prep table and not in solution. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restrooms.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on right side of sushi prep area has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above food prep table in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Insulation on inside door of ice machine in ware washing area is cracked.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas.
How does The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas is inspected around four times per year on average.
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