Siam Palace
9999 SW 72 St, Miami, FL 33173 · Permanent Food Service · License 2318850
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection4 high priority (2 fixed by the Jul 27 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 5 basic (1 repeat)-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
More time given
- First visitJul 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Observed raw ground pork stored over unwashed onions inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added more sanitizer for final concentration Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Observed hose bibb underneath dishwasher with hose attached, no vacuum breaker.
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no soap at hand sink in sushi bar.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
Observed dishwasher unaware of proper order for sanitizer at triple sink. Operator and inspector coached employee.
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed utensils in standing water 110°F at cook line. Observed rice paddles in standing water 72°F next to rice cookers.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at sushi bar.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
Observed dishwasher drying clean plates and utensils with towel after sanitizing.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.