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LEMON GRASS HOTPOT

LEMON GRASS HOTPOT in BOCA RATON has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

21073 Powerline Road
Boca Raton, Florida, 33433
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13548956

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Various boxes of cooked/raw proteins not stored more than 6 inches off floor in walk in cooler.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Tested at 0ppm. Operator primed machine, retesting at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork gyoza (56F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today held on hot pot line prep table for less than 1 hour. Item was held at room temperature and not held on time as a public control. Operator moved item to reach in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Surface cleaner not labeled at bus cart. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854387

  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from line by the three compartment sink.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with flour not labeled in kitchen. Manager labeled containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over fresh made containers of tea in the walk in cooler Manager moved the eggs Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee illness agreement at time of inspection
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8737186

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw eggs were stored over the iced tea and watermelon. The owner moved the eggs Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In the dry storage room, the Solid Brilliance was stored over the peanut butter. The chemical was moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438361

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Manager picked up Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over tofu. Manager moved Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled paper towels Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358266

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over raw fish. Eggs moved Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the triple sink. Hot water disconnected for repair.