LEMONGRASS GRILL
GRADE ZThursday, February 5, 2026
LEMONGRASS GRILL in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook underwent a NYC health inspection on February 5, 2026 and scored 28 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Violations Cited
06F
Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer AT ALL TIMES between uses: 50-100ppm chlorine or 200-400ppm quaternary ammonium. Change solution when visibly dirty or every 4 hours. Use separate cloths for food contact vs non-food contact. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
LEMONGRASS GRILL — Inspection Questions
- Did LEMONGRASS GRILL pass their NYC health inspection on February 5, 2026?
- LEMONGRASS GRILL underwent inspection on February 5, 2026 with a score of 28 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did LEMONGRASS GRILL have?
- LEMONGRASS GRILL had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
- What does violation code 06F mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 06F (Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer) is a critical violation. Wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.