LEMON GRASS THAI KITCHEN
3635 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33609 · 813.789.3606
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
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MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Raw fish in freezer under raw chicken.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017048823 | Aug 16, 2017 | Nov 28, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over prepared food in walk in cooler at time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods not labeled at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on main cook line cutting board at time of inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old use first stickers attached to clear food containers stacked on shelves at time of inspection
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils and pans in hand wash sink by cooks line. Operator removed during inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles are soiled with old food debris on cooks line at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on shelf over clean food containers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old orange use first stickers on stacked plastic food containers stored in dry storage at time of inspection
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl in bulk rice in storage room at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle stored over lift top reach in on cooks line at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed headphones stored on food for customers in dry storage at time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in small crock pot at 101F.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over prepared potatoes in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on main cooks line reach in cooler are soiled at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on back reach in freezer starting to tear at time of inspection
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl in bulk sugar/salt.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk flour at time of inspection
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in mop bucket with soiled water at time of inspection
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bins of bulk flour/sugar/salt in dry storage pantry area at time of inspection
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in togo bags in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop closet in dry storage
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to empty bowl during inspection
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both bathrooms do not have covered receptacles.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stacked on shelves in dish room
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on refrigerator not inverted. Operator inverted during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves observed with rust forming on them in walk in cooler
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kit in dry storage with food. Container of vitamins kept on cooks line over cutting boards.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs kept over cooked chicken on cooks line. Spoke to employee and they placed eggs under.
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. Raw fish in freezer under raw chicken.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both family bathrooms without covered waste receptacle
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored with customer food in walk-in cooler. Spoke to operator about having to segregate employee food from food sold to public.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phones kept on cooks line and above prep tables. Employee personal artifacts kept over clean pans in dish room.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's kept in water measuring 131f. Employee discarded half water. Ending inspection temp 142f.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stacked take out food container not inverted. Take out food containers stored on floor in store room. Spoke with employee and they moved them.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelving in dry storage paint starting to wear and peel.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.