Tallahassee, Leon County

SIAM SUSHI

1700 N MONROE ST STE 9, Tallahassee, FL 32303

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
May 11, 2026
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

03G-04-5

Detail 24568708

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. 4 large slabs of salmon vacuum sealed onsite. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

Detail 24568704

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 large slabs of salmon vacuum sealed onsite. 5 portions of tuna thawed still in ROP packaging

03F-10-5

Detail 24568706

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided documentation and reviewed it with operators. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

21-05-5

Detail 24568709

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 24568705

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 portions of tuna thawed still in ROP packaging. See Stop Sale.

08B-38-4

Detail 24568707

Basic - Food stored on floor. Repeat Violation

May 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 12Total: 17

31A-09-4

Detail 24428686

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by food cart with fish thawing on top. Employee moved cart from sink. Sink at bar is blocked with table. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 24428696

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with chlorine test strips. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24428699

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/

51-16-7

Detail 24428688

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand sink missing next to dish machine. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 24428691

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice 11:00-3:00.

22-20-5

Detail 24428685

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24428695

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl stored in bin of dry rice. Repeat Violation

21-05-5

Detail 24428687

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface over sushi rice, under utensils, under spring rolls and under tea urns. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24428700

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on cutting board. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 24428693

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while preparing food.

08B-38-4

Detail 24428701

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil stored on floor in dry storage.

06-06-5

Detail 24428698

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- at room temp on top of food cart- eel 35F. Employee placed eel in cooler. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24428697

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs stored on oven handles.

25-05-4

Detail 24428692

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food trays stored on floor.

21-10-4

Detail 24428689

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on cutting board next to cell phone.

06-01-5

Detail 24428694

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- at room temp on top of food cart- eel 35F, salmon 27F. Employee placed eel in cooler and placed salmon under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24428690

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Upright freezer- spring rolls, duck and salmon not labeled. Deep freezer- beef and chicken not labeled. Repeat Violation

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

22-49-4

Detail 23635811

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

08A-05-6

Detail 23635808

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat oysters, raw chicken over ready to eat meat balls in upright freezers.

41-28-4

Detail 23635812

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 0 PPM. Do not use until corrected. Establishment set up 3 compartment sink and called technician.

16-33-4

Detail 23635805

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Employee notified technician, Triple sink set up.

31A-09-4

Detail 23635802

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by dishes in warehouse wash area.

22-20-5

Detail 23635809

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23635803

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls stored in rice.

21-05-5

Detail 23635806

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under sauce bottles on cook line at wok station.

40-06-5

Detail 23635807

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on shelf with food.

08B-47-4

Detail 23635800

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Mushrooms stored on floor in walk in cooler.

10-01-5

Detail 23635810

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in rice.

36-02-5

Detail 23635804

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

02D-01-5

Detail 23635801

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chicken and beef not labeled and stored in upright freezer.

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23110729

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. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Three compartment sink: chlorine 50ppm. Warning

28-14-5

Detail 23110732

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground outside back kitchen door. Per employee mop water is dumped into parking lot. Observed mop sink blocked with accumulation of equipment.

08A-20-5

Detail 23110736

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above shelled eggs in walk in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 23110734

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Krab mix, salmon, tuna, escolar.

03A-02-5

Detail 23110737

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held above 41F in the following locations at 2:00: Cook Line Make Table: cooked chicken 49F, raw beef 48F, and mussels 50F Front Line Sushi Display Make Table 1/2: escolar 49F, salmon 48F, yellowtail tuna 50F, tuna 48F Make Table 2/2: cream cheese 44F, krab 45F, escolar 46F, Per employee all food items held since 10:30. New temperatures at 3:00: Cook Line Make Table: cooked chicken 41F and mussels 38F. Employee voluntarily discarded raw beef. Front Line Sushi Display Make Table 1/2: salmon 47F, tuna 46F, see stop sale. Escolar 43F and yellowtail tuna 40F. Make Table 2/2: escolar 46F, see stop sale. Cream cheese 43F and krab 42F. Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 23110731

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed krab mix 45F in walk in cooler. Per employee been ambient cooling since yesterday, 08-28-24. See stop sale.

22-02-4

Detail 23110730

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in kitchen area.

10-14-5

Detail 23110733

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor not inverted between uses.

05-09-4

Detail 23110735

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in sushi line display make tables. Operator stored ambient thermometers during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22654059

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held over 41F, at cook line: Make Table 1/2: raw chicken tenderloins 45 at 3:45 per manager held since 10:00. Make Table 2/2: chicken 47F, raw beef 48F, calamari 51F at 4:00 held since 11:00. Shelled eggs held at room temperature at 4:00 held since 10:00. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Observed multiple food items held over 41F at cook line at 2:00: Make Table 1/2: gyozas 58F and raw chicken 45F Make Table 2/2: mussels 45F and raw beef 46F Butter 72F held on counter across grill. Per employee all food items held since 10:30. Employee placed bags of ice on food items and placed butter in reach in cooler. New temperatures at 2:45: raw chicken 42F, mussels 42F, and gyozas 55F, raw beef 45F, butter 59F. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22648675

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. Observed dish machine Chlorine 0ppm. Employee replaced chlorine bucket and corrected to Chlorine 200ppm during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22648676

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of containers of sauces. Employee discarded raw beef during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22648672

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: raw chicken tenderloins 45, chicken 47F, raw beef 48F, calamari 51F, shelled eggs held at room temperature.

03A-02-5

Detail 22648673

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held over 41F, at cook line: Make Table 1/2: raw chicken tenderloins 45 at 3:45 per manager held since 10:00. Make Table 2/2: chicken 47F, raw beef 48F, calamari 51F at 4:00 held since 11:00. Shelled eggs held at room temperature at 4:00 held since 10:00. See stop sale. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22648674

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan available for shelled eggs held on time. Provided operator with Time as a Public Health Control Form during inspection.

06-09-1

Detail 22648670

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed yellow fin tuna in reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to be removed prior to thawing. Employee removed from packaging during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-36-4

Detail 22648671

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed walk in cooler condensation dripping onto food storage next to ventilation.

Oct 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

08A-20-5

Detail 22356355

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw porkchops in walk in cooler.

35A-05-4

Detail 22356356

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under three compartment sink next to dry storage. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22356350

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 91 rodent droppings in the following locations: 4 droppings under sushi line, 3 droppings under three compartment sink, 50 droppings next to storage shelves and three compartment sink, 1 dropping under hand wash sink next to soda machine in kitchen, 10 droppings in dry storage next to server station, 2 in between make tables in cook line, 8 droppings in storage closet, 3 droppings on wine shelves, and 10 droppings in corner of bar. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22356353

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.

53B-13-5

Detail 22356358

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for all cook line employees.

22-20-5

Detail 22356360

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior walls of ice machine.

06-09-1

Detail 22356354

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed thawed tuna in ROP packaging in reach in cooler at cook line without opening.

35A-03-4

Detail 22356352

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under three compartment sink next to dry storage. Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 22356359

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed two fly tapes with approximately 50 dead flies on each over dish-wash area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22356348

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one bucket of beef and four buckets of sauces in walk in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 22356349

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored on soiled surface between make tables on cook line.

10-07-4

Detail 22356357

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water cups 71F and 76F at cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22356351

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up behind stoves at cook line and accumulation of dust on ceilings and vents in kitchen and walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 22356347

Basic - Observed cutting board in kitchen with cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21661564

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu and kimchi on wait line sitting in ice bath since 12pm cold held above 41F at 3:45pm: kimchi 48F, tofu 48F. Observed manager food items deeper in ice. Observed fish roe sitting at room on sushi bar since 3:10pm cold held at 68F. Observed employee place food back in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21661563

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar area soiled. Observed ice machine interior soiled.

50-09-4

Detail 21661566

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

10-07-4

Detail 21661565

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line and wait line in standing water at 78F.

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

14-86-1

Detail 21194576

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container throughput restaurant.

50-17-2

Detail 21194581

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.

01B-02-5

Detail 21194577

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese sticks and shrimps in reach in freezer since yesterday 7-14-22 cold held above 41F at 10:30am today 7-15-22. Cheese sticks 55F, shrimp 53F. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 21194574

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sticks and shrimps in reach in freezer since yesterday 7-14-22 cold held above 41F at 10:30am today 7-15-22. Cheese sticks 55F, shrimp 53F. See stop sale.

29-34-4

Detail 21194575

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose attached to triple compartment sink with duct tape.

14-01-5

Detail 21194573

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop tea in reach in cooler in kitchen.

14-71-4

Detail 21194578

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface for containers holding sugar and rice in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 21194580

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage next to ginger in food prep area.

03A-05-5

Detail 21194579

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed dumplings in reach in freezer next entrance to kitchen not frozen.

Dec 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53A-03-7

Detail 20746978

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Warinthon Kamsee exp 3-8-21.

31B-02-4

Detail 20746975

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks throughout kitchen. Observed employee place paper towels at sinks. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20746977

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-22-4

Detail 20746976

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 20746980

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

06-01-5

Detail 20746979

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken being thawed at room temperature on cart since 10am at 61°F.

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 20322046

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed multiple food items in reach in cooler cold held above 41°F at 3pm: in cooler since yesterday: boiled eggs 51°F, dairy products 48-50°F. See stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 20322048

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items in reach in cooler cold held above 41°F at 3pm: in cooler since yesterday: boiled eggs 51°F, dairy products 48-50°F. See stop sale; in cooler since 12pm: salad 48°F, cream cheese 48°F. Observed employee place salad and cream cheese in working reach in cooler. Re-temped at 3:30pm: cream cheese 43°F, salad 43°F. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20322047

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened bottle water next to seasonings on make table . Observed manager remove beverage. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20322049

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils for scooping cooked rice in standing water at 80°F. Observed employee utensils in ware washing area. Corrective Action Taken