Siam Palace
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
70
Score
Siam Palace has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling not smooth”, showing up four times.
Siam Palace's latest score of 70 falls below the Miami average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding) inside wooden box at sushi bar area, as per operator for less than 3 hours.
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine not in use in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly placed product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice paddle stored inside water next to rice cooker. Operator removed paddle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
70
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink hose bibb.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink beverage and then handle clean utensils to prep food without washing hands.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands first then began to prep customer order.
12A-07-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine stored outside in back area, not in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at prep table near rice cooker.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside cooler of ice with handle in contact with ice. Operator properly placed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water 78F next to rice cooker. Operator removed utensil from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright at cook line. Operator properly placed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
45
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of rice. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored inside standing water 81F next to rice cooker at ice machine. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cabbage stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator picked up container and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty in kitchen area
36-34-5
67
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher machine 0ppm. Operator set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several food items stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Operator removed items and placed them correctly.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticide stored next to bowls on cart in kitchen.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back kitchen above cook line.
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches on floor in back kitchen underneath hand washing station.
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind fryer station.
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple container items on reach in cooler floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scooper inside container of water, water tempt 90f.
10-07-4
50
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee's working for over 60 days not certified: Malai Yamaha, Maneesha Geeraphan, Juan Li, Supatra.
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation in the hood system.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in clean bottles stored on shelves by the prep station.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Siam Palace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Siam Palace on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Siam Palace?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Siam Palace.
How does Siam Palace compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Siam Palace most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Siam Palace's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Siam Palace have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Siam Palace 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 Palace inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Siam Palace is inspected around three times per year on average.
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