LEMONGRASS OF BOYNTON BEACH
1880 N CONGRESS AVE #190 · BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33426
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 60F, in walk in cooler cooling over night. Rice kept in a deep covered container. See stop sale
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. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 60F, in walk in cooler cooling over night. Rice kept in a deep covered container.
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized 0ppm. Container empty. Operator set up triple sink with chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4High Priority – Salad prep cook touched bare body parts and then engaged in preparing spring rolls in prep area without washing hands. Prep cook went to wash her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in hand sink in dish area and in prep area. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated books have been ordered. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator replaced with scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use rice stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 90F in expo line. Operator heated water to 174F. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board In prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee water bottle in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw collard greens not washed prior to cutting in back kitchen. Prep cook went to wash greens. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service spoons and forks not stored inverted or protected from contamination in expo line. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster thawing in standing water in triple sink. Operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:40 PM.
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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.