Lan Xang Lao Street Food
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Lan Xang Lao Street Food stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average New Port Richey facility scores 78, putting Lan Xang Lao Street Food on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in storage area- raw beef in ziplock bags over cooked shrimp, edamame. Operator moved raw to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In door of refrigerator in kitchen -portioned sticky rice (61F - Cold Holding) made yesterday morning, 10:00,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In door of refrigerator in kitchen -portioned sticky rice (61F - Cold Holding) made yesterday morning, 10:00, see stop sale
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water on cart, over clean utensils, moved to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
90
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above hard boiled eggs in reach in cooler, raw chicken removed from cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hand's together for 7 seconds
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid in it not labeled, operator properly labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food put hair net on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
64
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon and tuna on sushi menu not identified as served raw **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon served raw on sushi menu with no parasite destruction documentation **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon and tuna on sushi menu not identified as served raw **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with printed copy of form 5030-081, owner posted at front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with red liquid in it not labeled, spray bottle properly labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
61
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used 3 compartment sink, discussed proper hand washing procedure and proper hand washing sink, employee washed hands in hand sink **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster soiled at front counter
22-08-4
86
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp 54F, pork ribs 55F in reach in cooler from yesterday, no temperature monitoring, ambient temperature 58F in cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above cooked rice in reach in cooler
08A-05-6
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. Provided operator with printed copy of 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink has been moved to another location, plans on file are from previous owner.
51-16-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
41
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Soup placed to reheat at 11:00am and temperature taken at 2:15. 110F discussed with proper reheating procedures.see stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Soup placed to reheat at 11:00am and temperature taken at 2:15. 110F discussed with proper reheating procedures.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item in sink. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in long term storage reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Drawer in reach in cooler broken
14-10-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven, boba cover machine.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No items labeled .
02D-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lan Xang Lao Street Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lan Xang Lao Street Food on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lan Xang Lao Street Food?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lan Xang Lao Street Food.
How does Lan Xang Lao Street Food compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Lan Xang Lao Street Food most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Lan Xang Lao Street Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lan Xang Lao Street Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lan Xang Lao Street Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Lan Xang Lao Street Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lan Xang Lao Street Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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