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: 33

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

33 Grade F / 100

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THE LEMON GRASS SUSHI THAI TAPAS INC in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 33 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, inspectors documented 50 total violations — 5 critical, 14 major, 31 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on February 24, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on February 25, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Call Back - Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles heavily soiled.
[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.
[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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes of vinegar Seasoning in dry storage area. Items moved off the floor.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior.
[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.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[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.

Emergency order recommended
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside reach in freezer chest in dry storage area.
[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.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing leaking from wok station into stainless steal bowl in on floor.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Bottle soap at hand handsink in sushi bar area.
[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.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle.
[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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White stained cutting boards.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout dish area walk way.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor of dish machine area walk way.

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