Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland
Last inspected:
1554 Town Center Drive, Lakeland, FL 33803Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland has been inspected 25 times since 2022, accumulating 110 violations — an average of 4.4 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have included improper hand and arm washing, employee health policy failures, unapproved food sources, and inadequate food contact surface sanitization. Hand washing violations appeared in at least 3 inspections, and approved food source violations recurred across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on March 13, 2026 found 1 high-priority violation related to food contact surfaces and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland last inspected?
- Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland had?
- Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland find?
- Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 13, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Saigon Bistro Restaurant in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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