Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas, 432 75 Ave, St.Pete Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Name: LEMON GRASS SUSHI THAI TAPAS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 432 75 Ave, St.Pete Beach, FL 33706
License #: 6215522
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 6/9/2014
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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. (Front door)
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by chest freezer can.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
 6/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(flour , rice)
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.(in kitchen)
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Newspaper used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (In freezer)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.(throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.(0 foot candles light)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.( under microwave )
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(Sushi bar ( rice 75°F, ) operator discarded rice
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
 12/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Inside area of hood system
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice scoop stored outside on top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On deli style cooler
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Through out
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above cooks line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On deli style cooler on cooks line, in sushi bar area
  • High Priority - Cooked fruits/vegetables cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 47?F inside deli style cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown rice 48?F, tofu 48?F inside 2 door up right reach in cooler near small chest freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - HACCP plan for special process lacking required information. Delivery of sushi rice from approved / licensed restaurant.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brown rice food containers in 2 door up right reach in cooler
 4/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[only eggs and chicken stored in walkin cooler]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice scoop]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[walkin]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting board]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[flour] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[stop sale] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
 7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
 3/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.[sushi] This violation must be corrected by : 3/20/2012.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice scoop above ice machine ]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[storage room]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[reachin coolers and freezers]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.[rice] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[shell eggs over produce inside walkin cooler]
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.[in plastic drawer]
 1/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.[cookline reachin cooler]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[frt counter]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[frt counter]
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.[new owner]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. [new owner]
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on knives in holder.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[debris]
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.[throughtout]
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
 9/26/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

Margo

Added on Feb 18, 2015 10:13 PM
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it was hard to decide if this was a Japanese, Thai or American version of!! Decor confusing, not to mention dangerous looking electric plugs in the middle of dining tables. The menu was 7-8 pages long, 3-4 pages filled with sushi options which they "weren't serving"! Say what? Ordered a "spicy" noodle dish that was soooo bland. Would not eat there again, have had better food in a mall food court!
Would you recommend LEMON GRASS SUSHI THAI TAPAS to others? No
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