Green Lemon
915 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 · Permanent Food Service · License 3911076
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 9 basic (2 repeats)-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 26, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
-Observed vacuum breaker installed before splitter. Educated manager on proper placement of vacuum breaker past splitter.
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
-Observed soap missing at hand wash sink in bar area. Manager corrected.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
-Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar area. Manager corrected.
Fixed on the spot
Basic9
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
-Observed multiple unwashed produce stored over multiple ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged.
Fixed on the spot
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
-Observed unwashed onions being prepped. Discussed with manager. He had the employee begin to wash onions prior to pealing and cutting.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
-Observed bowl used as scoop in flour. Removed.
Fixed on the spot
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
-Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
-Observed wet nesting of pans on drying rack beside dish machine. Discussed with manager.
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
-Observed tiles in kitchen cracked and missing pieces.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
-Employee phone on shelf over food prep area. Removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
-Observed one unsecured tank by back door. Manager had it secured.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.