Inspection Report

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SEA SIAM

12735 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331565944

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3503509
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8893197
DBPR license2319258

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority7 Intermediate21 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical35 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#22High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Imodium stored on shelf with plates for customers and above rice bin. **Warning**

Warning
#23High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed in bar area beer bottles stored in customer ice. Operator spoke to employee to dump ice and start fresh. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#24High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in bar area; no food contact. **Warning**

Warning
#25High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed raw chicken stored above soy bean paste. Observed raw beef above beer kegs. Operator moved items for proper protection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#26High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed in bar area beer bottles stored in customer ice. Operator spoke to employee to dump ice and start fresh. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#27High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with ambient temperature of 60F. The following TCS foods stored inside for 3 hours prior to inspection: tofu (72F – Cold Holding); dumplings (55F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F – Cold Holding); whip cream (58F – Cold Holding). Operator had employees move TCS foods to other cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#28High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen: white rice (97F – Hot Holding). As per operator, rice has been in pot for 3 hours. Operator moved rice to reheat to hotter temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 7

#29Intermediate53A-10-4

Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer; inspector went over process with operator, 32F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#30Intermediate05-07-4

Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer; inspector went over process with operator, 32F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#31Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Observed soiled knife magnet across walk in cooler. Observed soiled racks where cups are held at waiter station. Observed on shelf where plates are across fryers; soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#32Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar used for bottles of liquor. Observed at waiter station sake glasses stored inside. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#33Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit on site; chlorine sanitizer used. **Warning**

Warning
#34Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry storage shelves. Observed on dish racks in waiter station. **Warning**

Warning
#35Intermediate53B-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. Observed Javier, Marisol with expired certificates; 11-24. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 21

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of microwaves and oven doors soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with ambient temperature of 60F. The following TCS foods stored inside for 3 hours prior to inspection: tofu (72F – Cold Holding); dumplings (55F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F – Cold Holding); whip cream (58F – Cold Holding). **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in walk in cooler employee steak stored with customer food. Operator removed steak and segregated for himself. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on prep table in sushi bar soda cup. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior screen door with gap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed under prep table buckets of soy. Observed near three compartment sink bucket of noodles on floor. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in interior of reach in freezers in kitchen and bar. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic42-02-4

Basic – Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed loose items stored in mop sink; unable to use for cleaning. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils outside of rice cookers at 70F. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic14-34-4

Basic – Interior of beer coolers at bar with rust that has pitted the surface **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave in kitchen upon entry. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug for left side dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in bar area under counters. Observed soiled shelves under sushi bar area. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers throughout establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in across cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.observed spice container reused for sesame seeds; above rice container near sushi bar. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed containers of to go boxes on floor in back storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in back storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#20Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#21Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in walk in cooler stored on floor; not hung for air drying. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 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)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 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.