Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
310 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas in St. Petersburg has accumulated 521 violations across 50 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.4 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for rodent and pest activity. In late February 2026, inspectors issued an emergency order after finding continued non-compliance on consecutive days. The restaurant has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines, with top recurring violations involving improper hand washing, missing consumer advisories, and unclean utensils.
Most recent closure: February 24, 2026 for rodent & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
10.5
violations / inspection
10.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (3)
Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026017023 | $400.00 | Feb 24, 2026 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2023027272 | $200.00 | Apr 11, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021000737 | — | Dec 22, 2020 | Tampa | |
| 3--2020049391 | $800.00 | Oct 21, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2020042618 | $600.00 | Aug 20, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale |
Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in storage room. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (51)
— 4 inspections37 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections51 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections37 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 23 violations (14 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 12 inspections90 violations · 56 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 10 inspections45 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg was last shut down on February 24, 2026 for rodent & fly 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 Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg had?
- Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg has had 51 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg find?
- Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC in St. Petersburg operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas (2015).
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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).
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