Inspection Report

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LEMON GRASS THAI KITCHEN

3635 W KENNEDY BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33609

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3381006
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8467053
DBPR license3910956

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in togo bags in walk in cooler.

#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop closet in dry storage

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – Cutting boards stained in kitchen

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to empty bowl during inspection

Basic 4

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both bathrooms do not have covered receptacles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stacked on shelves in dish room

#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on refrigerator not inverted. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – 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.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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 32 · Bathrooms
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.