GREEN LEMON
915 South Howard Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33606
Historic Hyde Park North Neighborhood
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 1/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
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 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking on top of dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
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
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handles. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking on top of dishwasher.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor underneath food preparation sink across from fryer. Manager emptied refilled bucket and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken cold holding at 56F. Raw fish cold holding at 55F. Guacamole cold holding at 54F. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink at sink by rice cookers. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
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.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler on cooks line is torn. Refrigerator in bar door falls off when opening.
- 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 grill handle. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by dishwasher. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water underneath ice machine in storage area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).