Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo
Last inspected:
1300 E Bay Dr Unit L, Largo, FL 33771Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo has accumulated 152 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection—above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 3 inspections (2025-11-05, 2024-01-24, and 2024-09-12), handwashing violations appearing across multiple inspections, and food contact surface violations documented repeatedly. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 identified 12 violations including multiple high-priority handwashing and food contact surface issues, resulting in a warning being issued. A prior inspection on November 5, 2025 had documented 27 violations including employee health policy and parasite destruction concerns. The facility achieved a clean inspection on January 17, 2025 but has returned to citation patterns in subsequent months.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections34 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo last inspected?
- Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo had?
- Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo find?
- Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo ever been shut down?
- No, Lemon Leaf Cafe in Largo has no emergency closures 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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