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LEMONGRASS

2415 N MONROE ST #330 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3692941
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13643768
DBPR license4703698

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. 0ppm for dishmachine sanitizer. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Instructed employee to rewash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#6Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#7Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 8 employees present and engaging in food prep of which 1 has training. No Certified Food Manager present. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to right of cookline. Employee stocked with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 8 employees present and engaging in food prep of which 1 has training. No Certified Food Manager present. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink to left of cook line. Employee stocked with soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator made within last couple days. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in.

#2Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop for rice in contact with food.

#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.