Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SAVANH OF LAOS

5667 SEMINOLE BLVD · SEMINOLE · Pinellas County · FL 33772

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3310009
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8327328
DBPR license6208939

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Prepared produce stored in grocery bags in walk in cooler. Discussed with operator the need to store food in containers or bags approved for food storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tofu, cream **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Multiple items in walk-in cooler not dated, discussed date marking with staff **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Large shed like structure added to behind building used to store 3 freezers and supplies. Shed is secured with a lock. Walls not smooth and easily cleanable. Shed is not on plans. No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Per plan review, remodel plans received on 8/1/23, not yet approved **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen cooked items portioned and frozen in rear storage freezer no date. Operator is able to determine the the prep date and will date accordingly **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Prepared vegetables not covered in walk in cooler, tofu not covered in walk in cooler. Discussed the need to cover or protect all foods in the walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-30-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Small shed like building in rear of establishment **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.