The Neon Lunchbox
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
47
Score
The Neon Lunchbox is a American located at 1756 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
47
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
22
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
52
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
Apr 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler in rear. **Warning**
14-11-5
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 tested at 0PPM. Operator discovered chlorine solution was empty and does not have a back up. Advised to set up three compartment sink and utilize for ware-washing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strip for dish machine. Inspector discussed purchasing both chlorine and QAC test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to ice machine. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. No proof of training for some employees. Discussed approved programs. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dish machine with no hot water. Handle was repaired during inspection and provided hot water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
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