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SIAM THAI BISTRO

5763 MANATEE AVE W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34209

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 23, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3353962
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8373222
DBPR license5103646

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#9High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of Coconut milk will large dent on seam. Operator voluntarily removed can from circulation.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Observed chlorine dish machine reading at 0ppm. Operator placed called to maintenance company. Will set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray bottle of raid on shelf of prep table in kitchen stored next to bottle of teriyaki sauce.

#12High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee in kitchen wearing gloves to perform food prep. Employee went to perform task outside of kitchen area handling paper towels and soap. Employee returned to kitchen to continue food prep without washing hands and putting on new gloves. Advised employee to wash hands in between tasks. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#13Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. No knowledge or posted Big 6. Emailed Big 6 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. No clean up plan at establishment. Emailed plan to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade of can opener in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.

#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. No employee agreements. Emailed to operator. Operator filled out agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up inside of ice machine in kitchen across from employee hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed prep table shelves lined with cardboard throughout kitchen.

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile in back room area where food is stored in reach in cooler and reach freezer near restrooms not smooth and easily cleanable.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed small purse stored on shelf above prep area across from cooktop.

#5Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed carrots in a bowl stored on prep table next to employee hand wash sink in kitchen exposed to splash.

#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef in three compartment sink in bucket thawing. Advised operator must be under running water to thaw. Operator used running water to thaw meat. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-63-4

Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed two unlocked refrigerators and one freezer in back room area leading to bathrooms in non secure area.

#8Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor throughout kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.