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LAN XANG-LAO.THAI.VIETNAMESE.DIM SUM LLC

1400 COLONIAL BLVD, STE 57, Fort Myers FL 33907

Last inspected Nov 21, 2024 · 4 visits since September 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4606697
Grade history
SEP 23
MAY 24
NOV 24
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections trending down, 25 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (48F - Cold Holding); raw yellow fin tuna (47F - Cold Holding); ambient (38F- cold holding) Per operator items have been set in reach-in cooler for two hours. Operator placed ice bag on each item.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2019000143Dec 4, 2018May 20, 2019$800

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind the hood and cooking equipments.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floors at walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine (chlorine 00ppm)sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up triple sink (chlorine 100ppm)sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw shrimp stored over mix herbs. Operator removed mix herbs to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles stores above clean plates at cook line. Operator removed all spray bottles to proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at prep area and sushi bar used to stored food containers. Operator removed the food containers.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dish machine area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind the hood and cooking equipments.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floors at walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
May 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (48F - Cold Holding); raw yellow fin tuna (47F - Cold Holding); ambient (38F- cold holding) Per operator items have been set in reach-in cooler for two hours. Operator placed ice bag on each item.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At sushi bar; cooked rice (121F - Hot Holding) Per operator rice will be discarded after 4 hours. Discussed with operator using time as a public health control form. Provided operator time as public health control form.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification for Lavinia Hanlotxomphou expired on 07/19/2023. There is no other person with valid food manager certification at establishment.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled with mold-like substance. Operator cleaned nozzles at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink at server station and sushi bar. Operator provided soda for both handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At sushi bar; cooked rice (121F - Hot Holding) Per operator rice will be discarded after 4 hours. Discussed with operator using time as a public health control form. Provided operator time as public health control form.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Per operator cooked chicken thawed from previous day at walk in cooler, not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine at time of inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee key and cell phone on preparation area where food plated. Discussed with operator and employee removed his personal items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture at handwashing sink near dishmachine.
Basic/29-09-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen area under equipments and shelves.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Rice containers stored on floor at sushi bar and dry storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled ice machine surface between uses at bar area. Operator removed ice scooped and sanitized it.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep area at server station soiled with grease, food debris next to soda machine. Operator cleaned area at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Scoop handle in contact with rice. Operator removed scoop and placed it at proper storage.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop dry at kitchen exit door.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Lavina Hanlotxomphou 07/19/2018 CFM is expired.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times to pitcher stored on the inside of the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the sushi station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink at the sushi station.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food at the sushi station. Cook removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at yet reach in coolers on the cook line.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf near the ware washing station.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets on t(e line.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the reach in coolers on the line.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the severs station. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth inside the sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.