Siam Thai Restaurant

9546 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626-1803
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Siam Thai Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over soy sauce reach in cooler cooks line manager remove to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Still observed in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
86
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cook chicken 45F cook rice 45F reach in cooler across from kitchen door. Walk in cooler 51F queso 49F half and half 50F cabbage 51F held overnight ambient air temp 50 see stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler 51F queso 49F half and half 50F cut cabbage 51F held overnight ambient air temp 50F see stop sale no temperatures taken **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over soy sauce reach in cooler cooks line manager remove to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink closet to dish washer machine **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken in boxes on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Soda dispenser machine employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
52
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled dishes, then handled clean dishes with the same gloves at dish machine area. Discussed glove changing and handwash techniques with operator.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 buckets of rice noodle in water (48-61F - Cold Holding) stored on cook line. Manager added ice cubes in water at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink at dish machine area. Buckets stored in hws at 3cs area. All items removed from handwash sinks at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at cook line.
29-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At wait station.
22-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple cases of raw squids and raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses and sweaters stored on dry food storage shelves.
40-06-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
43
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
23
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at dish machine area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed employee opened bottled water stored in top shelf over food items in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on multiple shelves in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
78
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler - Cold holding: tofu 45 F, cream cheese 46 F, creamer 45 F, bean sprout 47 F, raw shell egg 46 F ambient. Employee opens walk-in freezer door to cool food in walk-in cooler. Observed 2 containers of rice noodle in water (46F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at cook line. Employee put ice in water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes, then handled clean dishes at dish machine without wash hands. Discussed proper hand wash procedures with operator. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets stored in handwash sink at three compartment sink area. Rice cooker urn stored in handwash sink on cook line. Employee removed all items from handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at dish machine area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dining area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 02/01/2024. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on multiple shelves in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
45
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 containers of rice noodle in water (50F-54F - Cold Holding) stored on cook line. Employee added more ice in containers at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over curry sauces in large reach-in cooler on cook line. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container with water, utensils and ice cubes in handwash sink on cook line. Employee dumped water in handwash sink, then removed all items from handwash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 food employees working at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees training has been expired on March 2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses and sweaters stored with and over dry rice noodles on dry food storage shelves. Employee cellphones and eyeglasses stored on cutting board and prep table at kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of plastic bottled waters stored on floor in kitchen. A case of raw chicken and raw shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At wait station.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
41
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water at 100F or higher not provided in all handwash sink in the entire establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 buckets of rice noodle in water (51F - Cold Holding) stored on shelf at cook line. Operator placed ice cubes in bucket, **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at three compartment sink blocked by multiple cases of dry rice noodle and a pile of buckets. Operator removed items. Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink on cook line used to wash vegetables and rice cooker bowl. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 food employees working at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes in three compartment sink, temped 90 F.
27-06-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 of 7 food employees training expired on 03/07/2023.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped 103 F.
16-53-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water in each of all handwash sinks in the entire establishment for approximately 2 minutes, temped 82F at wait station, 86F at cook line, 83F at three compartment sink, both 82F at men's and lady's restroom. No running hot water in handwash sink at dish machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink on cook line.
29-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of chicken, comminuted meat and seafood stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple sticky tapes stored on soda syrup boxes by three compartment sink. Operator moved to other non food storage locations. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
22
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately approximately 2 minutes in handwash sink on cook line, temped 92 F; Handwash sink at dish machine area has no running water provided; Handwash sink at wait station temped 93 F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Ran hot water approximately approximately 2 minutes in handwash sink on cook line, temped 90 F; Handwash sink at dish machine area has no running water provided; Handwash sink at wait station temped 89 F. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Siam Thai Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Siam Thai Restaurant on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Siam Thai Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Siam Thai Restaurant.

How does Siam Thai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Siam Thai Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Siam Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Siam Thai Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Siam Thai Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Siam Thai Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.