Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen, 3635 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LEMON GRASS THAI KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3635 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
License #: 3910956
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Cutting lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.by walk in cooler
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen employee hand wash sink
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Chipped salad bowls
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler eggs over beef in reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E-coli), hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of employee hand wash sink in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. At end of cooks line
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. In reach in freezer
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.in sugar bin
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can and stool .
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Wooden salad bowls
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. In kitchen area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. In men's room hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing .
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Clean cutting board
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw shrimp thawing
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Frozen raw shrimp
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of baby corn
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, strainer in sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.raw shrimo
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of chest nuts.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Too large of container for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Frozen shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris and metal in disrepair under back prep table
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris at end of cooks line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.small containers on cooks line
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of bamboo shoot strips
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp and raw beef in same container in walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor clean cutting boards
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name large containers , walkin cooler
12/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cup of coffee.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. chipped wooden bowls.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of cabbage and bag of carrots .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. strainer stored in sink, at cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. pork.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. small to go containers not inverted .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. next to single service items.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - (A) A FOOD that is unsafe, ADULTERATED, or not honestly presented as specified under Section 3-101.11 shall be reconditioned according to an approved procedure or discarded.
  • (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES may not be stored: (1) In locker rooms; (2) In toilet rooms; (3) In garbage rooms; (4) In mechanical rooms; (5) Under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; (6) Under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; (7) Under open stairwells; or (8) Under other sources of contamination. (B) SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES that are PACKAGED or in a facility such as a cabinet may be stored in a locker room.
  • Critical - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal FOODs during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD;
  • (B) Cloths used for wiping FOOD spills shall be: (2) Wet and cleaned as specified under Paragraph 4-802.11(D), stored in a chemical sanitizer at a concentration specified in Section 4-501.114, and used for wiping spills from FOOD-CONTACT and nonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT.
  • Critical - (B) Except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified under Section 3-302.15 or when otherwise approved, food EMPLOYEES' may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
  • Critical - FOOD Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of FOOD. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original PACKAGES for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD except that containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta need not be identified.
  • Critical - FOOD Storage. (A) Except as specified in Paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section, FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. (B) FOOD in PACKAGES and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches above the floor on case lot handling EQUIPMENT as specified under Section 4-204.122. (C) Pressurized BEVERAGE containers, cased FOOD in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen .
  • 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. Pro
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. strainer.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. clean cutting boards.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. undeer cutting board .
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. bamboo shoots .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walkin cooler .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of coconut juice .
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. shrimp thawning on counter.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bags of rice, dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
  • Water filter not designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. no date on water filter.
  • Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed fish/molluscan shellfish recreationally caught offered for sale or service. catfish, no invoice. stop sale.
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of water chestnuts .
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. duck,
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop buffet line.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by rice cooker.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by wok area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. water chest nut.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. brown rice.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. at salad bar.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken next to lemons in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on knife holder.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted on cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. smaller flies.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. stored in food prep area.
11/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooling on counter.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of red peppers.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. drinking tea.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. outside back area.
7/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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