Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park
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6575 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park has a significantly problematic food safety record. Over 27 inspections spanning from 2022 to April 2026, the facility accumulated 352 violations—an average of 13.0 violations per inspection, more than 2.5 times the statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on February 17, 2021 for rodent activity. Hand washing violations appeared in at least 6 separate inspections, employee health policy violations in at least 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations in at least 7 inspections—all recurring high-priority findings that signal systemic management failures. Chemical storage violations and consumer advisory violations were also recurring across multiple years. The facility has been subject to two disciplinary actions totaling $960 in fines. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 2 violations were documented, though a March 24, 2026 inspection had resulted in a Warning Issued for 14 violations including employee health policy and shell stock requirement failures.
Most recent closure: February 17, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park: Emergency Closure History (1)
Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $960.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021013125 | $400.00 | Feb 17, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2017053501 | $560.00 | Oct 17, 2017 | Orlando |
Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Partial· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections36 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections50 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections44 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 20 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park last inspected?
- Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park last shut down?
- Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park was last shut down on February 17, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park had?
- Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park find?
- Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park ever been shut down?
- Yes, Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
- Has Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $960.00 in fines.
- How much has Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park been fined?
- Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Pinellas Park has been fined a total of $960.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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