Siam Taste Noodle
Last inspected: May 20, 2016
100
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Siam Taste Noodle, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 20, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Siam Taste Noodle dates to May 20, 2016.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Siam Taste Noodle's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 20, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 12, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the lower part of reach in cooler: 1/2lb eggs @ 49.3F ($0.10); 4lbs thin noodles @ 47.2F ($3); 1lb of wide noodles @ 46.9F ($2); 3lbs of beef @ 46.0F ($8); 5.5 lbs chicken @ 44.6F - 46.9F ($5.50); 1/4 shrimp @46.3F ($2); and 2.5lbs Bean sprouts @ 48.0F ($1.50). Operator voluntarily discarded denature foods during inspection. Instructed must always keep potentially hazardous refrigerated foods at 40F or less during storage (and hot foods at 140F or higher). Lower door to reach in cooler not properly closed overnight. Door is now properly closed. Items on top of reach in cooler at 40F or less. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found front door with broken weather strip along bottom. Found rear door with 1 inch gap in the lower left corner. Instructed all doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several food items (different types of noodles, meats, etc) stored in grocery bags in cooler and freezer. Instructed must properly store foods in restaurant grade storage containers. Must maintain.
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Jul 13, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW WOOD SURFACES AT TWO FRONT MAIN COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN THEN SEAL/PAINT.
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Jun 19, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 6-12-15 INSPECTION (REPORT #1547068) NOT CORRECTED. #18- STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS, ON STORED DISHES, IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WALLS AT ENTRANCE WAY TO KITCHEN AND CREVICES OF WOODEN PREP TABLE. STILL OBSERVED OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ON WALLS, WINDOW SILLS AND ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKS LINE, COOLERS, FRONT COUNTER SHELVING, REAR STORAGE ROOM. #29-STILL OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. DIRTY WINDOW SILLS WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND ELIMINATE ROACHES. CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND SEAL POTENTIAL HARBORAGE AREAS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT COUNTER SHELVING THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS IN ALL COOLERS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPLACE GASKETS. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINKS AND DISH RACKS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL ATTACHED WALL PIPING AT COOKS LINE BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE ALL GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 12, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE FRONT SERVER STATION COUNTER SHELVING, IN OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES IN THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. IN OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AROUND BOTH KITCHEN WINDOW SILLS ON COOKS LINE AND IN OPEN CREVICES IN THE KITCHEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FOR ROACHES. SEAL ALL OPEN HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, FRONT COUNTER SHELVING, REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-31-14 NOT CORRECTED. #33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS ESPECIALLY RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AROUND REACH-IN COOLERS. #34-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP, STORAGE AREA AND IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD (WITH GAP/OPENING) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.#35- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS, WALLS AND WINDOW SILL WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA.#41-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT COUNTER SHELVING THROUGH WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS IN ALL COOLERS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT SERVER STATION COUNTER AREA. MUST REPLACE TO MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP/COOKING AREA OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY RUBBER GASKET WITH FOOD DEBRIS AROUND REACH-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP, STORAGE AREA AND IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.----------MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD (WITH GAP/OPENING) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS, WALLS AND WINDOW SILL WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 24, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF WALLS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS AROUND PIPE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 5, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED CHEMICAL COMPOUND (PLUMBERS PUTTY) APPLIED BETWEEN DIVIDER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY FOR EASILY CLEANABLE OR REPLACE THE SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE/OPENING ON FLOOR BASEBOARD NEXT TO REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING OF 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ABOVE PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE).
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May 28, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOVE AND REACH IN COOLER HAVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME/ EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUILT UP OF DIRT ALONG FLOOR BOARDER AND UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Jul 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 9, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed rear exit door in kitchen prep area not rodent proofed, door had 1/2 inch gap on side of door frame, and on right side of bottom of door, also found front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, Citation Issued.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers/reach in cooler, must date and label food items in cooler, reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repaired/sealed. Front counter storage shelving had exposed raw wood, shall de repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, ice machine, and cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), front storage shelving not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, rear kitchen areas, and boiler room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floor in womans bathroom need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bathrooms shall be replaced/repaired. walls that had peeling paint/gaps in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Mar 15, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PUT ADDITIONAL SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR; MUST INSTALL WIRE SCREEN ON 2 WINDOWS IN THE PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER; MUST REMOVE GREASE ON PIPE CONNECTION IN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN THE DISH AREA ,STORAGE AREA,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM WITH 5 INCH HOLE,MUST BE SEALED
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS
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Aug 26, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods storage in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to labeled and date all foods not in original container.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean and repair and seal floor along wallbase.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace damaged and missing ceiling. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls in storage room not maintained or sealed. Instructed to repair walls, seal all openings and repaint.
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Aug 16, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Evidence of insects activity on premises. Found three live roaches in prep area crawling on 5 gallon containers of detergent and sanitizer and numerous dead roaches behind dish machine approximately 15. Instructed to detail clean and remove all evidence of pest activity. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilites not properly maintained or operated. Observed low temperature dish machine in use washing and sanitizing utensils. Chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Instructed that low temp chlorine sanitizer must sanitze at 100ppm. Serious citation issued. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on machine.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods storage in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to labeled and date all foods not in original container.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multri use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves in coolers, interior of ice machine and panel, prep table and counter, sinks and equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean and repair and seal floor along wallbase.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace damaged and missing ceiling. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls in storage room not maintained or sealed. Instructed to repair walls, seal all openings and repaint.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair drainline to prevent leak.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provided hanging thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Siam Taste Noodle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Siam Taste Noodle on file is from May 20, 2016. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Siam Taste Noodle?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Siam Taste Noodle.
Has Siam Taste Noodle's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Siam Taste Noodle have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Siam Taste Noodle 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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