LEMON GRASS THAI KITCHEN
3635 W KENNEDY BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33609
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of pineapple chunks in dry storage. Operator moved can to send back to food distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in togo bags in walk in cooler.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop closet in dry storage
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – Cutting boards stained in kitchen
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to empty bowl during inspection
Basic 4
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both bathrooms do not have covered receptacles. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stacked on shelves in dish room
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on refrigerator not inverted. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves observed with rust forming on them in walk in cooler
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:20 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.