THE LEMON GRASS SUSHI THAI TAPAS INC
310 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 6lb 8oz can of Bamboo Shoots
08A-17-6High 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. Frozen raw chicken stored over frozen raw lobster and frozen raw beef observed inside white stand alone freezers. Discussed with operator.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in sushi area.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic wrap stainless steel box stored on top of handsink in to go counter area. Item was moved to allow access. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at handsink in Togo counter area. Soap brought to handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Deli containers of house made curry. Discussed with operator.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at handsink in to go counter area. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machine interiors soiled with black and yellow substance.
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of vinegar Seasoning in dry storage area. Items moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in multiple stand alone freezers. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:37 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.