DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LEMONGRASS THAI BISTRO

14866 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD, UNIT 116

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10744138

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8870583

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled / dusty ceiling tiles. Above Dish machine and food prep area.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink containers on prep table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. Repeat Violation
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing. Left hand side. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of Dish machine soiled with debris. Cleaned by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large pan in rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training available. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8784975

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Moved by manager.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing.
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : prep table Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lid container in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8632956

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8621512

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Multiple employees eating in kitchen by prep table.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee face masks on side of prep rack near plates. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag onions on floor . Walk in cooler.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil at 90°. Near cookline. Rice noodles 70°, 68°. 70°. Sprouts 66°. Spring rolls on prep table 79°. Per Person In Charge items placed about 1 pm. Items iced down or moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large container in rear kitchen Hand wash sink. Moved by manager

Inspection Date: 1/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8512426

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots, onions. In walk in cooler and kitchen.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut potatoes, vegetables in walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts at 46° by cookline. . Ice added to batch. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken stock on kitchen counter at 110°. Placed about 11 am. Reheated to boiling by manager.

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511587

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390714

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on plastic food containers. Several. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup/drink on prep table.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of kitchen oven. Repeat Violation
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose cooler gaskets to salad cooler at wait station.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed broccoli before cut
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cookline cooler.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Wait staff handling Ready to eat spring rolls , carrot garnish with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened. Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Wait staff handling Ready to eat spring rolls , carrot garnish with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened. Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer over tooth picks. Frontline. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 food service employees onsite with no certified food manger onsite.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by rear kitchen.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet at Hand wash sink rear of kitchen not functioning. (Will not turn on ).