Siam Thai Restaurant, 9546 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SIAM THAI RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9546 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626-1803
License #: 3916743
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in rice bag **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse and jackets
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Near mop sink
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bag of rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shrimp / fried tofu **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked by bikes
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pocket books **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at wait station
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers.
  • 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. Empty bucket, new bucket primed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
5/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Wall behind woks.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Behind dish machine.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Iced bath coconut sauce., 102° sauce was made at 2:00 pm and them was taken after 4:15 p.m. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket covering faucet.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces, dressing, prepped vegetables, Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Kitchen/corner at cook's line.
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
8/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cook's line Reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs/cook's line Reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler, sauces and prepped vegetables. **Warning**
6/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice, sugar, salt.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid /cover for bulk sugar
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs, cook's Reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White deflector shield.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Portioned items in Walk in freezer .
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler .
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. non handle container used as scoop in flour.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting cuttingboard.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler and walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. portioned items.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. walkin freezer/chicken boxes.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken tenders/walkin freezer .
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. backroom, blocked by garbage can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. server touched nose/face.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice. shrimp.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. chicken,sauces /walkin cooler, walkin freezer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice machiine.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk sugar, rice.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.shelled eggs over rte, walkin cooler , reach in cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. spring rolls, shrimp.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken strips/freezer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauces/reach in, prepped veggies/walkin cooler .
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. sou- spoons. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. chicken walkin freezer/ shelled eggs, sauces, walkin cooler. cabbage in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rice/flour/ sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic/oil mixture. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shelled eggs/reach in cooler,line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. walkin freezer, squid, rice, shrimp , beef,chicken.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. poutry box/broccoli. mushroom can/chicken.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. breaaded chicken/walkin freezer.
12/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. soup spoons.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. all handwash sinks.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice. scallops, calimari, chicken , shrimp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions/kitchen, produce,chicken /walkin cooler, shrimp, beef/walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. pork/beef-cooked chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken strips/tofu Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. shelled eggs over seafood. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. walkin freezer.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. cans/reach in, chicken box for broccoli/walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice bag
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen and walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(toothpicks)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sugar, vegetables
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. vegetables, eggs, etc in walkin cooler and walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed cloth/paper towels used as a food-contact surface. paper towels under vegetables in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. making spring rolls, peeling shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice spoon
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. main ice machine
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. reusing metal cans with ribbing for food storage
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. salt
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. soup spoons stored handles down
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. toothpicks for thai doughnuts
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by empty shrimp bags by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen handsinks
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. space under back door by restrooms
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. by restrooms; by boxes and high chair.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. kitchen
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
4/23/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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