LEMON LEAF CAFE
1300 E BAY DR UNIT L, Largo FL 33771 · 727-266-4019
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pot soup date marked 1-15-2024 in reach in cooler Manager discarded
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used in grits and flour in dry storage. Operator replaced bowls with handled scoops.
Employee personal food in reach in cooler not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
No handwashing sign provided at front counter hand sink used by food employees.
Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old mattress and furniture located near shared dumpster.
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked eggs into pan and did not wash hands before continuing to prepare food.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server clearing plates not washing hands when returning to tables for service.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict poached eggs not identified on menu.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed employee scooping ice for drinks at front counter and serving drinks to the customer without a handwash sink in the vicinity.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Liza presented with copy of certificate and Florencia has food handler card in place of certificate.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service used as scoop in grits.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator cut slit in ROP fish and placed in cooler to thaw. Educated operator about removing fish from plastic entirely. Operator removed from plastic.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees cooking without hair restraints. Operator put on hat.
Open dumpster lid on shared dumpster.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream container and whipped butter container reused in dry storage for spices.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old mattress and furniture located near shared dumpster.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Holinqdoz sauce hot holdingat 112. Manager put on stove. Redemption 172 degrees
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of silver door broken.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved.
Mar 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pot soup date marked 1-15-2024 in reach in cooler Manager discarded
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near three compartment sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has been open more then 60 days with two employees with no proof of employee training.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetable over ready to eat soup. manager moved.
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler door handle near entrance to kitchen
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Most recent plans on file approved in 2006. Observed drink cooler, utility sink, chest freezer at front counter. Ice machine added to left of triple sink in kitchen. Only hand sink present is between ice machine and cook line. Water heater on right side of triple sink. Reach in coolers/freezers in different locations from previous plans
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling over kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler door handle near entrance to kitchen
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers in kitchen
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.