Siam Bistro

7348 Sw 117 Ave, Miami, FL 33183
Thai
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
33
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Siam Bistro has eight inspections in the public record. Siam Bistro was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Siam Bistro's 33 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over rice inside standing reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw fish inside of standing reach in freezer. All products removed from original packaging.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of stainless steel cleaner stored on prep table with packages of noodles in dish area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for some employees.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certificate expired for both managers. Samai M and Warunee M.
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of breadcrumbs and flour under shelf across from dish area.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside reach in freezer in hallway and kitchen areas.
14-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go bowls stored not inverted on prep shelf at cook line.
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water at triple sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in freezer stored in hallway near men's bathroom.
08B-63-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall dusty at dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and flour not labeled under shelf across from dish area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood used as shelf in dry storage rack in hallway not sealed.
14-06-4
33
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at kitchen/cooling units raw shell eggs next to cantaloupe fruit. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at kitchen some food containers soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Scoop ice stored in a soiled basket.
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen some cutting boards grooved that need to be replaced.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed evidence of employee drinking in a prep area by coffee-tea station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Basket for utensils soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over curry soup in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator relocated products **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf above prep area on cook line
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in coolers at cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan stored above standing reach in cooler and hood filters heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at dish area
36-27-5
70
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored in container of rice near dish area. Owner removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between coolers at cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan on reach in freezer and reach in cooler soiled at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at dish area.
02D-01-5
78
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright glass cooler thermometer reading 55 F actual temperature 40F.
05-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the corners of interior ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee had multiple bags of personal food stored in upright Freezer. Employee removed bags from freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. External upright cooler thermometer reading 60F actual ambient temperature 41F.
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. raw shrimp 40F, raw beef 40F, cooked chicken 41F stored in reach in cooler on cook line uncovered. Dumpling stored in upright freezer uncovered. Raw chicken, raw beef and raw shrimp stored in reach in cooler uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining from equipment into a bucket stored on food contact table.
29-03-4
70
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans sprouts (60 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding), stored in a container with ice, as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee added ice to the rim of the holding container to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing her hands at hand sink with the gloves on. Coached employee about how to properly wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager paid license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled, located at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink next to the three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
58
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed above the ice machine.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
70
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed vitamins and other medicine stored at reach in cooler, kitchen.
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils stored in dirty container.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cel phone stored on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Needs cleaning.
36-63-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen entrance.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Siam Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Siam Bistro on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Siam Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Siam Bistro.

How does Siam Bistro compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Siam Bistro most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Siam Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Siam Bistro have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Siam Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Siam Bistro inspected?

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