LEMONGRASS
2415 N MONROE ST #330, Tallahassee FL 32303
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-23. Operator paid license fee and printed current license during inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. 0ppm for dishmachine sanitizer. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Instructed employee to rewash hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 8 employees present and engaging in food prep of which 1 has training. No Certified Food Manager present. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to right of cookline. Employee stocked with paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 8 employees present and engaging in food prep of which 1 has training. No Certified Food Manager present. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink to left of cook line. Employee stocked with soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator made within last couple days.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop for rice in contact with food.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
May 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Missing handwashing sink at end of cook line closest to exit access. Per operator hand wash was missing when he acquired the business.
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Originally tested at 0ppm. Operator fixed dish machine. Retested at 50ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Stopped employees/manager and educated on when handwashing needed to take place.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 3 separate employees observed not changing gloves as needed. Stopped employees/manager and educated on when handwashing and glove changes needed to take place.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill and store pitchers. Employee removed pitchers.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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/. Missing handwashing sink at end of cook line closest to exit access. Per operator hand wash was missing when he acquired the business.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employees observed not sanitizing dishes, dish machine sanitizing cycle tested 0ppm. Operator was able to get bleach for 3 compartment sink and repair dish machine sanitizing cycle. Both tested at 50ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various containers in walk-in not date marked. Per operator made within last 2 days.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened milk and whipped cream in server stations. Per manager opened 08-01-24.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth bucket stored in handwash sink. Manager removed bucket during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees with expired food handler training.
Observed employee eating in prep/dish area.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator connected new bucket of chlorine and primed machine, tested at 100ppm.
No water at kitchen handwash sink. Water turned on at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser in dish pit unlabeled. Operator labeled bottles at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Knives removed for cleaning and relocating.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager replaced empty sanitizer bucket during inspection. Dish machine corrected to chlorine 100ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-23. Operator paid license fee and printed current license during inspection.
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.