LEMONGRASS THAI BISTRO
14866 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD, UNIT 116, Jacksonville FL 32258 · 904-647-5043
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts at 46° by cookline.. Ice added to batch.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip in bar area and in back prep area near mop sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored above bucket of sauce, person in charge moved to appropriate location. Also, observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two pieces of sea bass in reach in cooler thawed still in sealed Rop packaging with instructions on box to keep frozen. Also, Canned baby corn cut at 10am per person in charge at 47-49F in make line curry reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In curry make line reach in cooler ham, cream, bamboo shoots, coconut milk at 47-50F. Person in charge states has had unit open. Moved all time/temperature control for safety item to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Canned baby corn cut at 10am per person in charge at 47-49F in make line curry reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in back hand wash sink. Also, observed pot stored in prep hand wash sink. Person in charge removed.
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. See stop sale. Two pieces of sea bass in reach in cooler thawed still in sealed Rop packaging with instructions on box to keep frozen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored on prep shelf, storage shelves in kitchen with food to be served to customers. Person in charge began removing.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle to left side glass door reach in cooler missing, replaced with plastic wrap.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris accumulation under cookline. Vents in kitchen with dust accumulated.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored in cases or in buckets on floor in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water in bucket. Person in charge moved to sink to turn on running cold water.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked tofu cooling in old cardboard box. Moved by manager
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food service employees using same gloves after touching soiled equipment and moping floors. Manager intervened.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand Wash Sink used for rinsing wet wipes, utensils.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag on prep table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Stand water on floor by cook line. ( due to leak from water supply at grill). Cleaned by manager.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handles. Moved by manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack. In use containers with old labels.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from grill line water supply.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken. 65 °. Garlic in oil 55° sprouts 55°. Raw chicken 60°. In reach in cooler. Items were left on counter about 12 noon but placed in reach in cooler. Moved by manager to freezer for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food service employee used Hand Wash Sink to rinse water pitcher.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles / vents. Kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee training drinks container on prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag with restaurant food containers. Kitchen. Moved by manager. Charger cable on cutting board. Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Cookline.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soil residue buildup in oven.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gaskets. Opposite cook line. Salad cooler.
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large pan in rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager
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. No proof of any employee training available.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled / dusty ceiling tiles. Above Dish machine and food prep area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink containers on prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing. Left hand side.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of Dish machine soiled with debris. Cleaned by manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lid container in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : prep table
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil at 90°. Near cookline. Rice noodles 70°, 68°. 70°. Sprouts 66°. Spring rolls on prep table 79°. Per Person In Charge items placed about 1 pm. Items iced down or moved to cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large container in rear kitchen Hand wash sink. Moved by manager
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Multiple employees eating in kitchen by prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee face masks on side of prep rack near plates. Moved by manager.
Food stored on floor. Bag onions on floor. Walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts at 46° by cookline.. Ice added to batch.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken stock on kitchen counter at 110°. Placed about 11 am. Reheated to boiling by manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots, onions. In walk in cooler and kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut potatoes, vegetables in walk in cooler.
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Wait staff handling Ready to eat spring rolls, carrot garnish with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened. Stop sale issued.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Wait staff handling Ready to eat spring rolls, carrot garnish with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened. Stop sale issued.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer over tooth picks. Frontline. Moved by manager
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/ 5 food service employees onsite with no certified food manger onsite.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by rear kitchen.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet at Hand wash sink rear of kitchen not functioning. (Will not turn on ).
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on plastic food containers. Several.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup/drink on prep table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of kitchen oven.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose cooler gaskets to salad cooler at wait station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed broccoli before cut
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cookline cooler.
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.