Siam Sushi and Thai Cuisine

1111 Dawson Rd, Albany, GA 31707
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Siam Sushi and Thai Cuisine stretching back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from May 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Single-use/single-service articles” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Albany restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink on the far left side of the kitchen with no paper towels. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels. COS PIC placed paper towels at the handwash sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black build up in the large ice machine in the facility. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will have ice machine cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed to go bowls being used as scoops in salt and brown sugar containers. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will have to go bowls removed from containers.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two cutting boards in the facility that did not look clean to sight. CA: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. COS PIC had an employee clean the two cutting boards.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen raw chicken and frozen raw beef/pork mixture being improperly thawed on the prep top table. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed:1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: I) The time the f...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed to go bowls being used as scoops in the salt and brown sugar containers. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. PIC will have scoops with handles placed in the containers with the handle sticking up.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed several 5 gallon soy sauce buckets being reused to store other food products. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will have other food items placed in other food grade containers.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
64
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed egg shell in basin of handwashing sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed egg shell.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored in reach in cooler uncovered. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken on a counter improperly thawing. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
82
Jul 17, 2025
Initial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live insects in the facility. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. PIC will construct a pest control management plan with Arrow Exterminators.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Siam Sushi and Thai Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Siam Sushi and Thai Cuisine on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Siam Sushi and Thai Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “single-use/single-service articles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Siam Sushi and Thai Cuisine.

How does Siam Sushi and Thai Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Albany?

Siam Sushi and Thai Cuisine most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Albany average of 86.

Has Siam Sushi and Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Siam Sushi and Thai Cuisine have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Siam Sushi and Thai Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.