SIAM THAI RESTAURANT
9546 W LINEBAUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33626 · 813-475-6999
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023024102 | Mar 28, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | $700 |
| 3--2022055099 | Nov 2, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cut Veggies stored inside a wax chicken box in walk in cooler. Manager discarded box.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked egg-rolls and dumplings reach in cooler on cook line employee removed to proper storage
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rice pot inside hand washing sink back kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee eggs stored with restaurant foods walk in cooler
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf of reach in cooler shelf cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Oil case next to reach in cooler behind cooks line
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front server station kitchen entrance employee moved handle above ice
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over soy sauce reach in cooler cooks line manager remove to proper storage
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over soy sauce reach in cooler cooks line manager remove to proper storage
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler 51F queso 49F half and half 50F cut cabbage 51F held overnight ambient air temp 50F see stop sale no temperatures taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cook chicken 45F cook rice 45F reach in cooler across from kitchen door. Walk in cooler 51F queso 49F half and half 50F cabbage 51F held overnight ambient air temp 50 see stop sale
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink closet to dish washer machine
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken in boxes on floor in walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Soda dispenser machine employee removed
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled dishes, then handled clean dishes with the same gloves at dish machine area. Discussed glove changing and handwash techniques with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 buckets of rice noodle in water (48-61F - Cold Holding) stored on cook line. Manager added ice cubes in water at time of inspection.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink at dish machine area. Buckets stored in hws at 3cs area. All items removed from handwash sinks at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses and sweaters stored on dry food storage shelves.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple cases of raw squids and raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At wait station.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at cook line.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. 2 bottles of burn gels and other first aid items stored over dry food items on storage shelves.
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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Employee setup three-compartments sink and contacted dish machine service company.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes, then handled cleaned dishes in dish machine without washing hands first.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to stored cut carrots, cut broccoli and various cut vegetables in walk-in cooler and reach-in coolers in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over peanut paste and other sauces in tall reach-in cooler on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: raw squid 45 F. It was left on prep table and moved in walk-in cooler at time of arrival. On cook line: 2 containers of rehydrated rice noodle in ice water (48F - Cold Holding). Employee put more ice in containers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. No running hot and cold water provided in handwash sink at dish machine area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dozens of lime stored in handwash sink at wait station. Employee removed lime from handwash sink at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of raw chicken and other raw seafood stored on floor I. Walk-in freezer. Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled waters in wood crates stored on floor under prep table in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In ice machine and ice bin at wait station, also in sugar bin and flour bin at dry food storage shelves.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink on cook line.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at dish machine area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on multiple shelves in walk-in cooler.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes, then handled clean dishes at dish machine without wash hands. Discussed proper hand wash procedures with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler - Cold holding: tofu 45 F, cream cheese 46 F, creamer 45 F, bean sprout 47 F, raw shell egg 46 F ambient. Employee opens walk-in freezer door to cool food in walk-in cooler. Observed 2 containers of rice noodle in water (46F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at cook line. Employee put ice in water.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets stored in handwash sink at three compartment sink area. Rice cooker urn stored in handwash sink on cook line. Employee removed all items from handwash sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at dish machine area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dining area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 02/01/2024.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on multiple shelves in walk-in cooler.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over curry sauces in large reach-in cooler on cook line. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 containers of rice noodle in water (50F-54F - Cold Holding) stored on cook line. Employee added more ice in containers at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container with water, utensils and ice cubes in handwash sink on cook line. Employee dumped water in handwash sink, then removed all items from handwash sink.
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/ 6 food employees working at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees training has been expired on March 2023.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses and sweaters stored with and over dry rice noodles on dry food storage shelves. Employee cellphones and eyeglasses stored on cutting board and prep table at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of plastic bottled waters stored on floor in kitchen. A case of raw chicken and raw shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At wait station.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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