Saigon Bistro Restaurant

1554 Town Center Drive, Lakeland, FL 33803

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Saigon Bistro Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Saigon Bistro Restaurant's 82 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towels covering cut onions inside a container in the walk in cooler.

14-86-1

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water at 73F. The water was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 large stockpots with broth on the floor near the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the ice machine with lime scale build up.

23-03-4

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand was sink in the dishwasher area was used to rinse a cup and a container. I had the employee to wash, rinse and sanitized the equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior blue lining soiled with a black build up. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons near the drink bar area. The items was inverted to present the handle first. The utensils was washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the ice machine is soiled with a heavy build up of dust. Ceiling near the walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towel lining a container of basil.

14-86-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the front counter. Soap was replac3d. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer fan. Next to the ice machine

14-69-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sinks used as a dump sink. Informed the operator the hand washing sinks are to be used for hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic drink cups on the floor bubba tea station

25-05-4

Mar 29, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Health policy missing manager signature

11-26-1

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout by three compartment sink

36-11-4

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saigon Bistro Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saigon Bistro Restaurant on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saigon Bistro Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Saigon Bistro Restaurant.

How does Saigon Bistro Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Saigon Bistro Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Saigon Bistro Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saigon Bistro Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Saigon Bistro Restaurant 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 Saigon Bistro Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Saigon Bistro Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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