Savory Thai

5109 Us Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Savory Thai, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lakeland restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler across from the cook line.

23-03-4

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over cooked rice inside the side by side reach in cooler located on the wall behind the flip top reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a large red colander and a tin can . Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Items was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-09-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-01-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink was blocked by a trash can and a set of broom and dust pan. The items was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. At the the employee to wash her hands using soap. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-20-4

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed her hands at the 3 compartment sink. I had the employee to wash her hands at a designated hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-03-4

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 46F Inside the flip top reach in cooler

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

05-07-4

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.

11-27-4

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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11-27-4

Basic - Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Mar 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Savory Thai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Savory Thai on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Savory Thai?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Savory Thai.

How does Savory Thai compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Savory Thai most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Savory Thai's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Savory Thai 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 Savory Thai inspected?

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

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