Lemon Grass in Delray Beach
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420 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483Lemon Grass, a 70-seat permanent food service establishment in Delray Beach, has compiled 159 violations across 24 inspections dating back several years, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection — nearly 30% above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been pervasive and recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in 8 inspections, proper hand-washing violations in 7 inspections, employee health policy violations in 4 inspections, and toxic substance control violations in 4 inspections. The facility has incurred one disciplinary action totaling $600 in fines. Most significantly, the two most recent inspections, conducted on consecutive days in January 2026, identified critical violations. The January 12 inspection found 21 violations including five high-priority findings (employee health reporting, time as control, toxic substance control, proper hand-washing, and shell stock requirements) and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition. The January 13 complaint-based inspection identified three additional high-priority employee health reporting violations and resulted in an "Admin. complaint recommended" disposition, signaling potential formal enforcement proceedings. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lemon Grass in Delray Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Lemon Grass in Delray Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022061471 | $600.00 | Dec 12, 2022 | Tampa |
Lemon Grass in Delray Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Lemon Grass in Delray Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lemon Grass in Delray Beach last inspected?
- Lemon Grass in Delray Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Lemon Grass in Delray Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lemon Grass in Delray Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Lemon Grass in Delray Beach had?
- Lemon Grass in Delray Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lemon Grass in Delray Beach find?
- Lemon Grass in Delray Beach was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Lemon Grass in Delray Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Lemon Grass in Delray Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Lemon Grass in Delray Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lemon Grass in Delray Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Lemon Grass in Delray Beach been fined?
- Lemon Grass in Delray Beach has been fined a total of $600.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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