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SIAM GARDEN THAI RESTAURANT

3125 N 9 ST · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 337042036

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3457004
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8756432
DBPR license6209503

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#11High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Multiple containers of medication stored on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed medication. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3lbs of shredded chicken cooked at 9:00pm on 08-26-2024 (47F – Cooling) did not reach 41f. Located in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Will email DBPR Form 5030-070. Cooling Chart. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 25ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employees washing hands without soap. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#15High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground meat stored above raw salmon in reach-in freezer in prep area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3lbs of shredded chicken cooked at 9:00pm on 08-26-2024 (47F – Cooling) did not reach 41f. Located in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:10am. Operator placed items in ice bath. Re temped at 11:50am a. rehydrated pasta (47F – Cold Holding) 39f b. sprouts (47F – Cold Holding); 41f c. raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding) 38f Will email DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#18Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands in three-compartment. Discussed with the operator hand wash sinks are designated for had washing. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered 3lbs of shredded chicken cooked at 9:00pm (47F – Cooling) did not reach 41f. Located in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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. Employee training expired on 05-03-2024. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining top shelf of prep table on cooks line. Multiple pans of sauces are stored on top. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee bottled water is stored on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed item. Cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line is rusted. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler right door on cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator discarded solution and replaced with chlorine sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.