DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

GREEN LEMON

Food safety records indicate GREEN LEMON in TAMPA has 7 inspections with a 2.5/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

915 South Howard Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33606
Historic Hyde Park North Neighborhood
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10938602

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken at handwash sink near dish machine.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to flour. Manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on shelf with oil, employee speaker on prep table.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice container lid cracked.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of tortillas on floor in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in 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. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in reach in cooler.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over soda boxes.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting onions prior to washing. Employee began washing onions. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking onto floor at sink next to dish machine. Manager placed a bucket under pipe. Plumber was called to come out. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled, manager labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed large containers of beans in walk in cooler cooling down. Discussed putting beans in shallow pan with ice bath. Black Beans 108 -111F temped at 11:35 began cooling at 1pm- retemp 85-90F at3:20pm
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tuna that's not fully cooked over corn and chicken in walk in cooler.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee cutting onions prior to washing.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 44 F, cut tomatoes 46 F- retemp 37 F, corn 47 F- retemp 43 F, cheese 48 F- retemp 41 F, cut lettuce 50 F- retemp 42 F, fish 44 F- retemp 47 F in reach in cooler next to rice cooker. Manager placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed large containers of beans in walk in cooler cooling down. Discussed putting beans in shallow pan with ice bath. Black Beans 108 -111F temped at 11:35 began cooling at 1pm- retemp 85-90F at3:20pm
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Manager began correcting menus. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager provided 5 valid food handler certifications.

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10769550

  • 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

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10699201

  • 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

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724290

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 1/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586854

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 1/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8466881

  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345706

  • 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.