SIAM GARDEN THAI RESTAURANT
3125 N 9 ST · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 337042036
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On reach-in cooler of cook line: Cooked tofu at 2:05 started at 10 82-86 °F. Employee placed in reach-in freezer. Re-temp at 2:55 66-68 °F. Chicken 112 °F at 2:10 cooked at 1:50 non continuous re-temp at 3:30 91-109 °F. Employee portioned into smaller containers and place in reach-in freezer. Re-temp at 4:00 69-70 °F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – 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. 25 ppm. Employee primed sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over lemongrass slice in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings behind non functioning sliding door reach-in cooler of dry storage area. 35 droppings in closet behind guest restrooms not accessible to the public. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliding door reach-in cooler of server's station: Pork dumplings 50 °F, custard 45 °F, sticky rice 47 °F, milk 49 °F, coconut cream 47 °F. Ambient temperature 45-49 °F. No temperature logs provided during inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliding door reach-in cooler of server's station: Pork dumplings 50 °F, custard 45 °F, sticky rice 47 °F, milk 49 °F, coconut cream 47 °F. Ambient temperature 45-49 °F. Reach-in coolers of cook line: Baby corn 48 °F, raw shell eggs 58 °F, commercially processed water chestnuts 47 °F, bean sprouts 46 °F, spring roll 48 °F, tofu 46 °F. Ambient temperature 41-43 °F. Employees had top lids of coolers open. Discussed with employees to leave lids closed and use ice bags to maintain proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside of kitchen and out front of building. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. On reach-in cooler of cook line. **Warning**
03C-89-4Intermediate – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment is conducting a non-continuous cooking method for chicken. Per employee chicken is slightly cooked in boiling water and then cooled right after in reach-in cooler of cook line. Discussed non continuous cooking parameters with employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-16-4Intermediate – Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Interior of reach-in cooler on cook line has a crack on the bottom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/. 5 employees present. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under steel storage table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as rice scooper. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On sides of stove and stove tops. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage staining on ceiling tiles in server's station area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Next to dish machine. **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cut celery next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. Behind fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scooper handle in rice grain container. **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Server's station. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Sliding door reach-in cooler in screen room outside of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of panko not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:23 PM.
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.