House of Siam

542 Columbus Av, Roxbury, MA 02118
Thai
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

House of Siam has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Sep 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

House of Siam scores about where you'd expect for a Roxbury restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walkin observed missing covers/wraps.Provide covers/wraps during storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the fryer units to remove grease.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors to remove sticky residue.
590.006/6-501.12-C
86
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls around the dish machine to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: A live roach was observed near the chest freezer.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize the affectd location
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Cabbage observed stored on the floor outside of the walk in unit.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the ground during storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall behind the prep table to remove food soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the dripping grease from the outside vent beside the rear basement door.
590.006/6-201.17-C
78
Feb 29, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls behind the 2 prep stations to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace the soiled glue trap behind the chest freezer.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink fixture is loose.Resecure
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor to remove debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
82
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple food items observed without proper date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Roach activity observed under production line. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple items in walk in cooler observed uncovered. Provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed soiled. Grease build up around production equiptment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple soiled glue traps. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in basement are soiled. Under production line equiptment has grease build up. Pipes around production line are soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee work on production line leave area wash dishes in ware wash area and then go back to production line with the same gloves. Person in charge spoke to employee about proper hand washing and glove use.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Employee prepping wontons on prep area without gloves. Person in charge corrected and discarded effected product.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap in production line hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple items in walk in cooler not properly date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on hood vents. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator on production line observed leaking. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean grease build up in trash area. Remove excess items and clean area.
590.005/5-501.115-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scopp stored on top of unit. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in walk in cooler uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
47
Aug 3, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters are soiled and hood sticker is expired. Clean and update sticker.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Jul 1, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shrimp and tomato on cookline at 55F. Person in charge indicated it has been there for 60 minutes prior. Returned to walk in to cool.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in walk in and refrigerator without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters are soiled and hood sticker is expired. Clean and update sticker.
590.004/4-202.18-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Stand up refrigerator compressor is leaking. Repair or replace.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of stand up freezer is soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop is placed in ice with handle inside ice. Remove to protect from contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on air conditioning unit outside. Dripping from hood ventilation system. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was House of Siam last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at House of Siam on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at House of Siam?

Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at House of Siam.

How does House of Siam compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

House of Siam most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.

Has House of Siam's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at House of Siam have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at House of Siam means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is House of Siam inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, House of Siam is inspected around two times per year on average.