Seminole, Pinellas County

SAVANH OF LAOS

5667 SEMINOLE BLVD, Seminole, FL 33772

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Sep 7, 2023
City
Seminole
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 22269379

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

02C-03-5

Detail 22269378

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

51-16-7

Detail 22269380

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

02C-04-5

Detail 22269377

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

08B-12-5

Detail 22269375

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

36-30-4

Detail 22269376

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

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

28-14-5

Detail 22096686

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator dumping mop water in a field behind establishment. Discussed the need to use mop sink that is in the kitchen area Warning

14-31-5

Detail 22096683

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

02C-03-5

Detail 22096687

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

51-16-7

Detail 22096685

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 22096688

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

08B-12-5

Detail 22096684

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

36-30-4

Detail 22096682

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

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

38-07-4

Detail 21722363

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.

22-08-4

Detail 21722364

Basic - microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 18Total: 23

50-17-2

Detail 20931492

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-17-6

Detail 20931487

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw frozen chicken removed from package over cooked rice Operator rearranged during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20931477

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crispy rice (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding) Items held out of temperature for less than 4 hours Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 20931475

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. - opened on 3/10/22 -frozen rice in freezer cooked over a month Operator date marked milk during time of inspection. Discussed date marking with operator Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20931486

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grill top has accumulation of grease -container with flour next to fryer has accumulation of grease -container with sugar has accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20931484

Basic - -Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest -ice in reach in freezer at shed

32-02-4

Detail 20931474

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 20931482

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -forks and spoons in kitchen Repeat Violation

21-05-5

Detail 20931479

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -cloth used to cover sticky rice Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20931488

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -shoes and caps on shelf with food containers in shed Operator moved during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20931470

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag with flour on floor in storage shed Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20931471

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in ceiling at electrical wires in kitchen Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20931481

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle stored in crispy rice -scoop handle stored in sugar Operator moved scoop during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20931478

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven adjacent of three compartment sink

43-01-4

Detail 20931480

Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. -observed a bed in storage shed

23-03-4

Detail 20931489

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of stove have accumulation of grease -pipes behind fryers have accumulation of grease -floating rack in kitchen at cooks line -shelf with pans at cooks line has accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 20931491

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.- -colander at dish drying rack

25-32-4

Detail 20931473

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg trays on dish drying rack Operator discarded during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20931483

Basic - Stored food not covered. -cut cabbage(43F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce(40F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

33-31-5

Detail 20931485

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -unused pots and pans next to storage shed

14-17-4

Detail 20931490

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20931476

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at cooks line has accumulation of grease -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease

02D-01-5

Detail 20931472

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container with flour at cooks line Operator labeled during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 18

14-15-4

Detail 20496274

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -vegetables in walk-in cooler stored in thank you bags

03A-02-5

Detail 20496279

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage (60°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce(56°F - Cold Holding) Operator moved item to walk-in cooler during time of inspection. Items were out for less than 4 hours Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20496265

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top in kitchen -clear container with sugar has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20496266

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -next to prep sink

41-17-4

Detail 20496280

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottles next to ice machine

32-02-4

Detail 20496276

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -male restroom

24-05-4

Detail 20496269

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -forks and spoons in kitchen Discussed inverting with operator

21-05-5

Detail 20496272

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -towel used to wrap sushi rice

14-09-4

Detail 20496271

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board in kitchen Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20496278

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease -wall at cooks line has accumulation of grease

08B-38-4

Detail 20496264

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag with carrots on floor in walk-in cooler -rice on floor in shed area Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20496281

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in ceiling at wires by electrical panel

10-01-5

Detail 20496268

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -spoon handle in sugar

23-03-4

Detail 20496275

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gasket have slime and food residue -hood filters

25-05-4

Detail 20496273

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Togo boxes on floor in shed

08B-12-5

Detail 20496270

Basic - Stored food not covered. -lettuce and noodles in walk-in cooler not covered

14-17-4

Detail 20496277

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 20496267

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -seasoning in kitchen not labeled -container with flour next to oil not labeled Discussed labeling with operator Repeat Violation