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The Siam Lotus Thai Cuisine

October 21, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION
    code 33
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
    code 38
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACES, EQUIPMENT OR FOOD.
    code 39
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC FILM FROM EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. • OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
    code 47
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON UTILITY SINK AND ICE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM.
    code 56

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