LEMONGRASS THAI BISTRO

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked tofu cooling in old cardboard box. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food service employees using same gloves after touching soiled equipment and moping floors . Manager intervened. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand Wash Sink used for rinsing wet wipes , utensils. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag on prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Stand water on floor by cook line. ( due to leak from water supply at grill). Cleaned by manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handles. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack. In use containers with old labels.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from grill line water supply.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken. 65 °. Garlic in oil 55° sprouts 55°. Raw chicken 60°. In reach in cooler. Items were left on counter about 12 noon but placed in reach in cooler. Moved by manager to freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food service employee used Hand Wash Sink to rinse water pitcher. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles / vents. Kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee training drinks container on prep table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag with restaurant food containers. Kitchen. Moved by manager. Charger cable on cutting board. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Cookline.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soil residue buildup in oven.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gaskets. Opposite cook line. Salad cooler.

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Moved by manager.

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.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : prep table Repeat Violation

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

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.

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.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots, onions. In walk in cooler and kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut potatoes, vegetables in walk in cooler.

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.

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.

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

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.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles above prep table. Kitchen.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to secure damaged food container.

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

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

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter. Cookline.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of kitchen oven. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Curry sauce 50°. Sauce 49°. Cooked potatoes in reach in cooler / make table. By end cookline. Per Person In Charge , items placed about 2 hrs before. Moved to walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on sprouts, and garlic in oil. Marked by manger. placed at 10:30 am. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Burn gel next to plates by prep line. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish machine line Hand wash sink used for filling water pitcher. Manager intervened.

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/ About 4 food service employees onsite with no certified food manger present. Manager arrived. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : wait-station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use Scoops in standing water at 72°. Moved by manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli cut before being washed. Person In Charge had items washed. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels used as a liner under house made crab Rangoon's in reach-in cooler. Also, non food grade paper towels used as a liner in pan of vegetables in reach-in cooler. Operator removed paper towels Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-21 Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts (45°F - Cold Holding) in iced container across from wok station. Operator stated employee just recently brought them out from walk-in-cooler. Operator placed more ice on sprouts to chill them Also, half and half (46°F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler near entry door. Operator stated server had Hal and half out during lunch. Operator placed half and half in back of cooler to chill Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers across from wok station soiled/ stained Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employees food safety training certificates expired (Tiana, Jasmine and Phouvieng)

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin and white deflector plate in ice machine soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from handle of oven. Operator removed tongs to properly store Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign posted at hand wash sink in prep area. Copy of sign printed for operator. Operator posted sign Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled Repeat Violation