SIAM BISTRO
7348 SW 117 AVE, Miami FL 33183
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager paid license during the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over rice inside standing reach in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw fish inside of standing reach in freezer. All products removed from original packaging.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of stainless steel cleaner stored on prep table with packages of noodles in dish area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of breadcrumbs and flour under shelf across from dish area.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside reach in freezer in hallway and kitchen areas.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go bowls stored not inverted on prep shelf at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water at triple sink.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in freezer stored in hallway near men's bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall dusty at dish area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood used as shelf in dry storage rack in hallway not sealed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and flour not labeled under shelf across from dish area.
Jan 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over rice inside standing reach in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw fish inside of standing reach in freezer. All products removed from original packaging.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of stainless steel cleaner stored on prep table with packages of noodles in dish area.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certificate expired for both managers. Samai M and Warunee M.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for some employees.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of breadcrumbs and flour under shelf across from dish area.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside reach in freezer in hallway and kitchen areas.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go bowls stored not inverted on prep shelf at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water at triple sink.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in freezer stored in hallway near men's bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall dusty at dish area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood used as shelf in dry storage rack in hallway not sealed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and flour not labeled under shelf across from dish area.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at kitchen/cooling units raw shell eggs next to cantaloupe fruit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at kitchen some food containers soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Scoop ice stored in a soiled basket.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen some cutting boards grooved that need to be replaced.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed evidence of employee drinking in a prep area by coffee-tea station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Basket for utensils soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at dishwashing area.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over curry soup in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator relocated products
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf above prep area on cook line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in coolers at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan stored above standing reach in cooler and hood filters heavily soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at dish area
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored in container of rice near dish area. Owner removed item.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between coolers at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan on reach in freezer and reach in cooler soiled at kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at dish area.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright glass cooler thermometer reading 55 F actual temperature 40F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the corners of interior ice chute.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee had multiple bags of personal food stored in upright Freezer. Employee removed bags from freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. External upright cooler thermometer reading 60F actual ambient temperature 41F.
Stored food not covered. raw shrimp 40F, raw beef 40F, cooked chicken 41F stored in reach in cooler on cook line uncovered. Dumpling stored in upright freezer uncovered. Raw chicken, raw beef and raw shrimp stored in reach in cooler uncovered.
Water draining from equipment into a bucket stored on food contact table.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager paid license during the inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing her hands at hand sink with the gloves on. Coached employee about how to properly wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans sprouts (60 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding), stored in a container with ice, as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee added ice to the rim of the holding container to rapidly cool down.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled, located at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink next to the three compartment sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.