GREEN LEMON
915 S HOWARD AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed large containers of beans in walk in cooler cooling down. Discussed putting beans in shallow pan with ice bath. Black Beans 108 -111F temped at 11:35 began cooling at 1pm- retemp 85-90F at3:20pm
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tuna that's not fully cooked over corn and chicken in walk in cooler.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee cutting onions prior to washing.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 44 F, cut tomatoes 46 F- retemp 37 F, corn 47 F- retemp 43 F, cheese 48 F- retemp 41 F, cut lettuce 50 F- retemp 42 F, fish 44 F- retemp 47 F in reach in cooler next to rice cooker. Manager placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed large containers of beans in walk in cooler cooling down. Discussed putting beans in shallow pan with ice bath. Black Beans 108 -111F temped at 11:35 began cooling at 1pm- retemp 85-90F at3:20pm
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna on menu not identified on menu as a raw product. Manager began correcting menus. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. Manager provided 5 valid food handler certifications.
Basic 19
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken at handwash sink near dish machine.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to flour. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on shelf with oil, employee speaker on prep table.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice container lid cracked.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of tortillas on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in reach in cooler.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over soda boxes.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting onions prior to washing. Employee began washing onions. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking onto floor at sink next to dish machine. Manager placed a bucket under pipe. Plumber was called to come out. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled, manager labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:03 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.