THE LEMON GRASS SUSHI THAI TAPAS INC

Name: THE LEMON GRASS SUSHI THAI TAPAS INC
Address: 310 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 32.3

310 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6215675

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

32.3 Grade F / 100

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THE LEMON GRASS SUSHI THAI TAPAS INC in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 32.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 4, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 84 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 80 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on May 4, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 2 critical, 5 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes of vinegar Seasoning in dry storage area. Items moved off the floor.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 6lb 8oz can of Bamboo Shoots
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Item moved.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in multiple stand alone freezers.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic wrap stainless steel box stored on top of handsink in to go counter area. Item was moved to allow access.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in sushi area.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at handsink in to go counter area. Operator turned on water.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles heavily soiled.
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Deli containers of house made curry. Discussed with operator.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machine interiors soiled with black and yellow substance.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at handsink in Togo counter area. Soap brought to handsink.
[08A-17-6] 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. Frozen raw chicken stored over frozen raw lobster and frozen raw beef observed inside white stand alone freezers. Discussed with operator.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior.

Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout dish area walk way.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside reach in freezer chest in dry storage area.
[35A-04-4] Approximately: Observed 20 rodent droppings underneath storage rack storing canned foods, bottles of sauces, and cases of coconut cream in dry storage area. 5 rodent droppings observed on wooden rack storing bottles of chili sauce in dry storage area. 8 rodent droppings observed underneath handsink and wooden counter shelving in server wait station.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing leaking from wok station into stainless steal bowl in on floor.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor of dish machine area walk way.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White stained cutting boards.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers and wok station soiled with built up grease and food debris.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coolers and freezers door handles throughout the whole kitchen heavily soiled with dry food debris.
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple hanging on wall over push carts storing buss tubs of dirty dishes at kitchen entrance. Multiple hanging from wall in beer storage closet. Multiple hanging on wall next to beer display cooler and counter in server wait station. Items removed.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Bottle soap at hand handsink in sushi bar area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White to go containers stored on top of shelving above reach in deli cooler on cook line.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed while inspecting beer storage closet.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with dried food debris throughout kitchen.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnet dried food debris.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole underneath three compartment sink and wall on side of water heater.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with build up of food debris through kitchen and underneath equipment.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink across from cook line. Dispenser stocked.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White rack stored on top of handsink in server to go station. Item moved to allow access.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with dried food debris throughout kitchen.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole underneath three compartment sink and wall on side of water heater.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed while inspecting beer storage closet.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside reach in freezer chest in dry storage area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White to go containers stored on top of shelving above reach in deli cooler on cook line.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing leaking from wok station into stainless steal bowl in on floor.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Box of fryer oil stored on floor at end of cook line. Removed off floor.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnet dried food debris.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Bottle soap at hand handsink in sushi bar area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink across from cook line. Dispenser stocked.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately a total of 178 rodent droppings: 20 rodent droppings observed on floor around and behind ice machine and water heater near dish machine area. 40 rodent droppings observed on floor underneath racks storing clean pots, plastic containers, and utensils across from dish machine. 30 rodent droppings observed on floor underneath rack storing beer and throughout the storage closet floor. 15 rodent droppings on floor underneath storage rack storing clean plates at kitchen entrance. 2 rodent droppings observed on floor at beginning of the cook line in front of reach in deli cooler and underneath the reach in deli coolers on cook line. 26 rodent droppings observed on floor behind wooden wine rack and throughout wine rack slots in dinning room. 10 rodent droppings on floor behind and underneath grease trap box and mop sink. 20 rodent droppings observed underneath handwashing handsink and wooden counter shelving in server wait station. 15 rodent droppings observed on left side single door display cooler storing beer in server wait station.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers and wok station soiled with built up grease and food debris.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coolers and freezers door handles throughout the whole kitchen heavily soiled with dry food debris.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor of dish machine area walk way.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout dish area walk way.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White rack stored on top of handsink in server to go station. Item moved to allow access.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with build up of food debris through kitchen and underneath equipment.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Container of diced raw chicken stored above unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Item moved.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White stained cutting boards.
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple hanging on wall over push carts storing buss tubs of dirty dishes at kitchen entrance. Multiple hanging from wall in beer storage closet. Multiple hanging on wall next to beer display cooler and counter in server wait station. Items removed.

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