What is Lemon Grass's health inspection score?

Lemon Grass has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lemon Grass last inspected?

Lemon Grass was last inspected on May 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lemon Grass have?

Lemon Grass has 21 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lemon Grass safe to eat at?

Lemon Grass has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Lemon Grass serve?

Lemon Grass serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Lemon Grass

Name: Lemon Grass
Address: 113 Walton STREET, Syracuse, 13202
Rating: 76

113 Walton STREET, Syracuse

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: May 23, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 71/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (76/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

10 basic

Nov

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

May

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Inspection

May 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 24

Inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 23

Inspection Inspection

3 High10 Basic

13 total

50/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10
4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10
5BPotentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.−10

Basic (10)

−20 pts

8FImproper thawing procedures used−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2

Base deductions−50 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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