Siam Bistro

151 Pearl St, Boston, MA 02110

Thai

Last inspected: Dec 27, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Siam Bistro four times, with records going back to 2022. Siam Bistro was last inspected on Dec 27, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Siam Bistro dates to Dec 27, 2023.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Food debris and soils inside handsink. Clean to remove and dc utilizing handsink for any purposes other then washing hands.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard utilized to hold products on shelves. Remove and provide proper durable smooth and cleanable lining.

590.004/4-101.11-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Handsink fixtures soilded heavily with food debris and grime build up. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges utilized for cleaning purposes of equipment. DC use and provide proper wiping cloths.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Sep 26, 2022

Routine

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: provide better storage of shoes. remove from the bottom shelf of the prep table in the kitchen.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Only use scoops with handles for dispensing bulk food items. Keep food items 6 inches off the floor inside the walk in cooler. Keep all food items stored in the walk in cooler covered at all times. Discontinue using # 10 cans as storage containers for oils and sauces on the hot line. Remove all non ice related materials from storage on top of the ice machine.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: keep all in use wiping coths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: provide thermometers for all refrigerators without one.

590.004/4-204.112-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue storing knives and utenils behind the dish table along wall. Discontinue storing utensils in stagnant water.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean hood and all attachments to the hood. Remove heavy grease buildup.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Apr 28, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Remove shipping plastic from exteior of new "Faggor" high temp dish machine. Machine is running at 160+ for the wash cycle and 188 F for the rinse cycle. Temperature strip confirmed that the plate temperature of the mchine is at 160 F. Remove cardboard used to line shelving in the kitchen area.Use a tray or a sheet pan as a shelf surface. Resurface or replace worn and stained cutting boards ont he cold unit in the kitchen.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean floor under the cooknig line. Remove buildup of soils.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: for dispensing bulk foods use a scoop with a handle.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Siam Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Siam Bistro on file is from Dec 27, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Siam Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Siam Bistro.

How does Siam Bistro compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Siam Bistro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Siam Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Siam Bistro have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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