LOTUS VEGAN RESTAURANT
6575 PARK BLVD N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727.549.1688
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
APR 24
SEP 24
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above chest freezers in rear dry storage area. Ceiling tile is bulging down and held together with trash bags and tape. Waste water is suspended in the trash bags.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021013125 | Feb 17, 2021 | Apr 22, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2017053501 | Oct 17, 2017 | Jan 11, 2018 | $560 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Front door used for pie cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment just purchased a vacuum sealer machine. Observed cooked tofu inside vacuum packaging inside freezer. Observed vac machine. On shelf. Education establishment
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler no date mark.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-26
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup top shelf above deli cooler. employee moved
Equipment in poor repair. Front door used for pie cooler
Lock for ladies room broken only women's restroom available.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 10, 2025□ 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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Wall soiled with accumulated grease left side of grill
Oct 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 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. 0 ppm ran 3x
In-use utensil stored in water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 85 degrees for sticky rice
Bowl with no handle used to dispense French fries in reach
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2 1 2025
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of deli cooler. Employee moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees glasses on counter able ice for customer drinks.
Food stored on floor. Large bag of carrots on floor on walk in cooler. Employee moved
Stored food not covered. French fries in reach in freezer in dry storage in pan not covered. Employee covered Vegan chicken, shrimp in reach in freezer right side of dry storage not covered. Employee covered
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Unable to see without using flashlight.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease left side of grill
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chest freezer
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade cloths used to cover tofu in press
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink shaker and other items in hand wash sink in front area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in coolers, walk in cooler, reach in freezer, and walk in freezer. No date marking.
12 dead flies stuck on tape under tv in back dry storage area above food items
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler and dry storage
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above chest freezers in rear dry storage area. Ceiling tile is bulging down and held together with trash bags and tape. Waste water is suspended in the trash bags.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys with food in dry storage area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. 2x4's used as a tofu press
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil, bags of rice, and soy sauce on floor in dry storage
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Laser fiber paper from manufacturer still on kitchen equipment. Microwave in service area sitting on styrofoam
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cooks line
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dish machine and dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with a mold like substance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Gatorade bottle top shelf above food in walk in cooler along with cup and straw
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli sitting on soups in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and wallet on shelf above prep table in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor tiles in disrepair
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.on oven door handle
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves in kitchen soiled
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple items in grab and go freezer in dining room prepared on site missing information on label
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line
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.