Siam Orchid
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
55
Score
Siam Orchid appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Siam Orchid's 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher and ice in sink. Educated **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in server area. Sent copy **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable cups and lids on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ready to eat carrots walk in cooler Krab Rangoon walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
55
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Krab Rangoon walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice. Just made 30 minutes ago **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, half and half opened yesterday. Educated. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink. Ice in sink. Educated operator
31A-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Sushi bar cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop Salt. Bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food with restaurant food walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table #1
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fan
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
43
Sep 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Glass tech in cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple sinks. Provided signs to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Blended rice
02D-01-5
74
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Actively using dish machine to wash lunch dishes tested after running at Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); showed operator how to prime to get air bubbles out retested Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat foods walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw salmon second cookline unit **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. On rice on cookline, discussed with operator on putting time mark on items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (114F - Hot Holding) on counter next to hot holding units, operator stated using to refill soup, had operator place back on stove to rapid reheat. Retemped at 176F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened half n half undated in glass reach in
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink end of cookline
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In soy sauce container, using bowl no handle **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets walk in cooler and freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cookline
21-12-4
30
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Raw items not identified on menu **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: Has not fixed menu yet. Is taking beer and wine off menu. Will do at same time. Time extended 30 days **Time Extended**
52-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Have picture of fish next to raw product but no table of contents to explain item on menu **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: Has not fixed menu yet. Will be taking beer and wine off will do at same time. Extended 30 days **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
74
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Siam Orchid last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Siam Orchid on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Siam Orchid?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Siam Orchid.
How does Siam Orchid compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Siam Orchid most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Siam Orchid's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Siam Orchid have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Siam Orchid means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Siam Orchid inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Siam Orchid is inspected around two times per year on average.
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