Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

GREEN LEMON

915 S HOWARD AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33606

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3746950
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13785452
DBPR license3911076

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed vacuum breaker installed before splitter. Educated manager on proper placement of vacuum breaker past splitter.

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -Observed soap missing at hand wash sink in bar area. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar area. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed bowl used as scoop in flour. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed one unsecured tank by back door. Manager had it secured. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee phone on shelf over food prep area. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -Observed wet nesting of pans on drying rack beside dish machine. Discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed tiles in kitchen cracked and missing pieces.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#8Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -Observed unwashed onions being prepped. Discussed with manager. He had the employee begin to wash onions prior to pealing and cutting. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed multiple unwashed produce stored over multiple ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 27, 2026 5:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.