Lemongrass Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
70
Score
Lemongrass Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Restaurants in Warwick average 86, so Lemongrass Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken fingers were observed cooling in prep unit at 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Per interview of staff chicken fingers was prepared 1 hour before inspection. Proper cooling method reviewed. Staff moved chicken fingers to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
3-501.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (mixer and knives on knife rack) were observed with an accumulation of food debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC moved mixer and knives to dishwasher to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Refuse receptacles not suitable or in poor condition
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (dry storage area) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, other debris and old pest droppings. Establishment to routinely sweep and clean areas where droppings were observed.
4-602.13
70
Jun 5, 2024
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several food items in the cookline prep cooler units were observed held at 46 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit (See Temperatures). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Based on time and temperature, food items were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the bar hand sink was observed to be blocked with a strainer for use as a dump sink. A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. Strainer was removed at the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following food items were in need of adjustment to the cooling strategy... - Shrimp was observed cooling in the Cookline Prep Unit #1 causing a temperature increase of food items next to it. Foods are to be cooled properly prior to placement in cookline prep units for food service. - Rice Noodles were observed cooling in a large metal bowl covered with plastic wrap. Foods are to be cooled in shallow containers and left uncovered for rapid cooling is contamination of the uncovered foods can be prevented. Cooling strategies were discussed with the PIC at the time of inspection.
3-501.15
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Frozen Imitation Crab Meat labeled KEEP FROZEN was observed to be placed in the walk-in cooler for thawing in its intact packaging. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH that bears a label indicating KEEP FROZEN until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment. Crab meat packaging was sliced open at the time of inspection.
3-501.13
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the area. Single service items were adjusted to inverted at the time of inspection.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the Cookline Prep Cooler Unit #3 was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Per the PIC, foods in the unit were recently placed. Foods were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection. Use of the unit is to be discontinued until adjusted/serviced/repaired.
4-501.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Open bags of dry ingredients in the dry storage room were observed stored on the floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Food items were moved for propter storage at the time of inspection.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lemongrass Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lemongrass Restaurant on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Lemongrass Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Warwick?
Lemongrass Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.
Has Lemongrass Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lemongrass Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lemongrass Restaurant 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 Lemongrass Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lemongrass Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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