SIAM SUSHI
1700 N MONROE ST STE 9, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850.391.9021
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under three compartment sink next to dry storage.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023059909 | Oct 11, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | $400 |
| 6--2014050840 | Oct 30, 2014 | Jan 27, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. 4 large slabs of salmon vacuum sealed onsite. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 large slabs of salmon vacuum sealed onsite. 5 portions of tuna thawed still in ROP packaging
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided documentation and reviewed it with operators.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 portions of tuna thawed still in ROP packaging. See Stop Sale.
Food stored on floor.
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by food cart with fish thawing on top. Employee moved cart from sink. Sink at bar is blocked with table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with chlorine test strips.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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/. Observed hand sink missing next to dish machine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice 11:00-3:00.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl stored in bin of dry rice.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface over sushi rice, under utensils, under spring rolls and under tea urns.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on cutting board.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil stored on floor in dry storage.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- at room temp on top of food cart- eel 35F. Employee placed eel in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs stored on oven handles.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Food trays stored on floor.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on cutting board next to cell phone.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- at room temp on top of food cart- eel 35F, salmon 27F. Employee placed eel in cooler and placed salmon under cold running water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Upright freezer- spring rolls, duck and salmon not labeled. Deep freezer- beef and chicken not labeled.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat oysters, raw chicken over ready to eat meat balls in upright freezers.
Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 0 PPM. Do not use until corrected. Establishment set up 3 compartment sink and called technician.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Employee notified technician, Triple sink set up.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by dishes in warehouse wash area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls stored in rice.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under sauce bottles on cook line at wok station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on shelf with food.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Mushrooms stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in rice.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chicken and beef not labeled and stored in upright freezer.
Aug 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Three compartment sink: chlorine 50ppm.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground outside back kitchen door. Per employee mop water is dumped into parking lot. Observed mop sink blocked with accumulation of equipment.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above shelled eggs in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Krab mix, salmon, tuna, escolar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held above 41F in the following locations at 2:00: Cook Line Make Table: cooked chicken 49F, raw beef 48F, and mussels 50F Front Line Sushi Display Make Table 1/2: escolar 49F, salmon 48F, yellowtail tuna 50F, tuna 48F Make Table 2/2: cream cheese 44F, krab 45F, escolar 46F, Per employee all food items held since 10:30. New temperatures at 3:00: Cook Line Make Table: cooked chicken 41F and mussels 38F. Employee voluntarily discarded raw beef. Front Line Sushi Display Make Table 1/2: salmon 47F, tuna 46F, see stop sale. Escolar 43F and yellowtail tuna 40F. Make Table 2/2: escolar 46F, see stop sale. Cream cheese 43F and krab 42F.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed krab mix 45F in walk in cooler. Per employee been ambient cooling since yesterday, 08-28-24. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in kitchen area.
Ice bucket stored on floor not inverted between uses.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in sushi line display make tables. Operator stored ambient thermometers during inspection.
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held over 41F, at cook line: Make Table 1/2: raw chicken tenderloins 45 at 3:45 per manager held since 10:00. Make Table 2/2: chicken 47F, raw beef 48F, calamari 51F at 4:00 held since 11:00. Shelled eggs held at room temperature at 4:00 held since 10:00. See stop sale.
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine Chlorine 0ppm. Employee replaced chlorine bucket and corrected to Chlorine 200ppm during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of containers of sauces. Employee discarded raw beef during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: raw chicken tenderloins 45, chicken 47F, raw beef 48F, calamari 51F, shelled eggs held at room temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held over 41F, at cook line: Make Table 1/2: raw chicken tenderloins 45 at 3:45 per manager held since 10:00. Make Table 2/2: chicken 47F, raw beef 48F, calamari 51F at 4:00 held since 11:00. Shelled eggs held at room temperature at 4:00 held since 10:00. See stop sale.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan available for shelled eggs held on time. Provided operator with Time as a Public Health Control Form during inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed yellow fin tuna in reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to be removed prior to thawing. Employee removed from packaging during inspection.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed walk in cooler condensation dripping onto food storage next to ventilation.
Oct 12, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw porkchops in walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under three compartment sink next to dry storage.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 91 rodent droppings in the following locations: 4 droppings under sushi line, 3 droppings under three compartment sink, 50 droppings next to storage shelves and three compartment sink, 1 dropping under hand wash sink next to soda machine in kitchen, 10 droppings in dry storage next to server station, 2 in between make tables in cook line, 8 droppings in storage closet, 3 droppings on wine shelves, and 10 droppings in corner of bar.
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.
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 no proof of food handler training for all cook line employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior walls of ice machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed thawed tuna in ROP packaging in reach in cooler at cook line without opening.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under three compartment sink next to dry storage.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed two fly tapes with approximately 50 dead flies on each over dish-wash area.
Food stored on floor. Observed one bucket of beef and four buckets of sauces in walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored on soiled surface between make tables on cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water cups 71F and 76F at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up behind stoves at cook line and accumulation of dust on ceilings and vents in kitchen and walk in cooler.
Observed cutting board in kitchen with cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.