GREEN LEMON
915 South Howard Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33606
Historic Hyde Park North Neighborhood
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler by flattop grill has stains and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna on menu not identified on menu as a raw product. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Menu has not been updated identifying raw ingredients. Seared tuna not identified as raw ingredient on menu. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in bar area. Chef cleaned up water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cauliflower not washed before preparing. Chef washed cauliflower. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up Togo containers of floor then starting tenderizer chicken without changing gloves or washing his hands. Employee washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth used to cover tofu inside walk in cooler. Chef removed cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler by flattop grill has stains and is no longer cleanable.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has tongs stored inside sink across from rice cooker. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna on menu not identified on menu as a raw product. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in bar area. Employee placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as a scoop inside flour bin. Management removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves by dishwasher.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler across from grill are torn.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind ice machine.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer door handle. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board. Chef removed cloth and placed board at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not washed before preparation.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from reach in cooler on cooks line.
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees dropped food on the floor picked it up through it in the trash and continued working. Chef had a conversation with employee about proper hand washing. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).