SIAMORCHID COCOA BEACH
1275 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321.213.5038
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
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MAR 25
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Prep worker cutting ginger with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tip at bar
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Sink at sushi bar and by employee restroom
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In glass door reach-in cooler on service line. In reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf under make line
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade 50ppm
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf over prep table near office. Operator moved
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler on cook line cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (49F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) SEE STOP SALE
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand wash sink next to soda 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. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to rice maker. Utensils in standing water at 109°F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. 25ppm. Water temp does not exceed 120F.
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. 25ppm. Water temp does not exceed 120°F.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Prep worker cutting ginger with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction available for Wahoo
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw ref stored above cooked chicken in reach in cooler at end of cook line. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Prep worker cutting ginger with bare hands. Fully thawed raw Escolar in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
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. Operator has not had any employees review and sign document since 2022. Most recent employee hired 2 weeks ago.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water filters near walk in cooler
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Public restroom doors propped open with stopper
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom does not fully close under own weight. No self closing device attached
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic used as scoop for tempura flakes. Operator discarded
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. Fully thawed raw Escolar in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements SEE STOP SALE
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle in standing water at 104°F
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. On boba pearls, rehydrated noodles, and cooked rice
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at entry to kitchen being used as a dump sink and to rinse dishes
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee and women's restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on a hat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken being ambient thawed on counter. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw ground tuna fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark on cooked rice in kitchen used for fried rice. No time mark on hydrated noodles in kitchen next to cook top. Operator marked
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Volcano, California eel, and Keywest rolls on menu contain masago are not identified. Operator marked all menus
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator does not have proof of compliance for Caroline whom has been employed for over a year.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door does not fully close under own weight
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. Raw ground tuna fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements.SEE STOP SALE
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk in standing water at 75°F on cook line. Rice scoop in standing water at 124°F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease dripping from suppression systems
Aug 15, 2023Inspection 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. Premade rolls with raw fish stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler beneath sushi counter. Operator moved
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Closed
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Over rear prep area and near dish area
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.