Lemongrass Thai Bistro
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Lemongrass Thai Bistro has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Lemongrass Thai Bistro's 45 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large pan in rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing. Left hand side. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of Dish machine soiled with debris. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled / dusty ceiling tiles. Above Dish machine and food prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink containers on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
52
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lid container in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Moved by manager.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing.
14-42-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-48-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : prep table **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
67
Mar 18, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil at 90°. Near cookline. Rice noodles 70°, 68°. 70°. Sprouts 66°. Spring rolls on prep table 79°. Per Person In Charge items placed about 1 pm. Items iced down or moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large container in rear kitchen Hand wash sink. Moved by manager
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Multiple employees eating in kitchen by prep table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee face masks on side of prep rack near plates. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag onions on floor . Walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
21-12-4
61
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts at 46° by cookline. . Ice added to batch. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken stock on kitchen counter at 110°. Placed about 11 am. Reheated to boiling by manager.
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots, onions. In walk in cooler and kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut potatoes, vegetables in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
64
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Wait staff handling Ready to eat spring rolls , carrot garnish with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Wait staff handling Ready to eat spring rolls , carrot garnish with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer over tooth picks. Frontline. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet at Hand wash sink rear of kitchen not functioning. (Will not turn on ).
27-16-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 food service employees onsite with no certified food manger onsite.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by rear kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers
23-24-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on plastic food containers. Several. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup/drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of kitchen oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose cooler gaskets to salad cooler at wait station.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed broccoli before cut
08B-39-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cookline cooler.
29-49-6
23
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw prepped chicken over ready to eat rice in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple utensils stored in rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles above prep table. Kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bag of onions under kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter. Cookline.
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of kitchen oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to secure damaged food container.
14-71-4
41
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46. Raw pork 46. Raw fish 46 in walk in cooler. Items placed about 10 am. Items iced down **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: At todays callback : no potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk in cooler. Service technician arriving soon. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lemongrass Thai Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lemongrass Thai Bistro on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lemongrass Thai Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lemongrass Thai Bistro.
How does Lemongrass Thai Bistro compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Lemongrass Thai Bistro most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Lemongrass Thai Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lemongrass Thai Bistro have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lemongrass Thai Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Lemongrass Thai Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lemongrass Thai Bistro is inspected around four times per year on average.
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