SIAM GULF
1100 North Tuttle Avenue
Sarasota, Florida, 34237
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl as a scoop in flour. Repeat Violation
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the can opener holder soiled.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the community pad. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and fish being defrosting on a prep table. Operator placed them into the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust and debris build up on the walk in cooler shelves.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a container of residential use only insecticide stored inside the establishment. Operator disposed of it. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink used to rinse utensils.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in use as scoops for multiple food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored with food in the back dry storage area.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the pad of the shared plaza dumpster.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop holder with dirty water.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of mouth wash stored next to food in the front storage area. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non food grade bag in direct contact with food in the reach in freezer.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat soup in the cook line make table and observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the chicken and shell eggs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand soap stored over clean dishes in the warewashing area. Operator removed soap. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris and rust build up on the walk in cooler shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6: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/ Observed 6 employees engaged in food handling with no certified food manager present. The manager showed up part was into the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the warewashing hand wash sink.
- 03F-10-5: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 for their sushi rice. Emailed operator the plan.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 01D-08-5:High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed no letter for farm raised and pellet fed salmon. Operator had a letter emailed to them. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut vegetables in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved the shell eggs.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of containing cleaning chemicals stored with food in the kitchen. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple soiled shelves in the walk-in cooler.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals in the kitchen. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed a build up of food debris on the top of the dishwashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in containers of rice, sugar, and pinko. Operator removed bowls. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a build up of dust on the ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks stored on the prep table in the kitchen. Operator moved the drink. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and glasses stored above the kitchen prep table. Operator removed phone and glasses. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shrimp stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed shrimp back into the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being defrosted at room temperature in the kitchen. Operator placed shrimp in the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed a build up of dust on the vent covers in the walk in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a build up of rust on the walk in cooler shelves.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone and then touched clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole shell eggs being kept on the line at room temperature. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed eggs in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter in the kitchen: Cooked rice (115F - Hot Holding) Operator stated that it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator reheated rice and placed it into a hot holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no big 6 knowledge or poster. Handed operator a copy of the big 6 to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4: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. Observed no vomit clean up plan or kit. Handed operator a copy to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1: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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Expired: S. Hamsapiro, V. Veeray, C. Veeray, etc.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).