Lao Ocean

368 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Lao Ocean appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Gulf Breeze sits at 94, putting Lao Ocean on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing station in back kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
64
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease build up on floor behind fryer station.
36-01-4
82
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/2022.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of beef over package vegetables inside upright reach in freezer.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Acidity of each batch of sushi rice not tested with a pH meter and results recorded as required.
03G-38-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dish machine kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop inside water 99f.
10-07-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Above dish machine kitchen.
36-04-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout kitchen.
36-10-4
47
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 06/01/2022
50-09-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lao Ocean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lao Ocean on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lao Ocean?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lao Ocean.

How does Lao Ocean compare to other restaurants in Gulf Breeze?

Lao Ocean most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gulf Breeze average of 94.

Has Lao Ocean's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lao Ocean have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lao Ocean means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Lao Ocean inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lao Ocean is inspected around three times per year on average.