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Santa Clara County, CA

Siam Station

20956 Homestead Rd # A2

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Follow-Up Inspection

May 6, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

criticalCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Employees working on the mechanical dishwasher was observed touching both clean and soiled dishes without washing hand in between. [CA] After loading the soiled dishes on the mechanical dishwasher, employees must wash their hands before removing the washed utensils from the mechanical dishwasher. Employees must wash their hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils, among others. The person in charge informed the employee to wash hand and rewash the utensils (COS).

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Some open bag food products on open containers were stored below the cooking and preparation equipment. [CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

A couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Some freshly sanitized utensils were stacked together on the utensil storage shelf. [CA] Air dry all clean utensils before staking them together.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 22, 2026

Conditional Pass

11 recorded violations

minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Cooling of freshly cooked curry, pork, and tofu was being done at room temperature. [CA] All hot-held food products must be cooled from 135 OF to 70 OF within the first two hours and from 70 OF to 41 OF with another four hours by: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans. (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions. (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT. (4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer. (5) Adding ice as an ingredient. (6) Using ice paddles. (7) Inserting appropriately designed containers in an ice bath and stirring frequently. The manager demonstrated the proper cooling procedure using an ice bath and smaller portions.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The maximum warm water temperature on the handwash sinks located in both restrooms was measured at 75 oF. [CA] Raise the water temperature on the handwash sink to 100 oF immediately.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Couple of dead cockroaches were observed on the trap located below the dry storage shelves. [CA] Eliminate cockroaches from the facility by a legal method and replace the traps immediately.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Excessive water accumulation was observed on the floor below dishwashing and working sinks. [CA] Keep the floor areas neat, clean, and dry all the time.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

A couple of open cup employee drinks were stored on the preparation tables. [CA] To prevent possible contamination, employees may only drink with covered cup containers and store their drink in designated areas. There is no wet mop hanger by the janitorial sinks. [CA] Install a wet mop hanger by the janitorial sink. All wet mops must be hung on the wet mop hanger. . Heavy clutter was observed on the janitorial sink. [CA] Clear the clutter and keep the janitorial sink clean and neat. The back door was left open. [CA] To prevent insect/rodent infections, keep the back door always closed or install a screen door.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Food preparation was being conducted on the unclean three compartment warewash sink which was also being used for washing dishes. [CA] Food preparation may only be conducted on a clean preparation sink. Any food contact surface must be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitizer before it is used for food preparation. The chicken was moved into the preparation sink which was used to store big pots (COS).

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Some open bag food products were stored on the shelf in the dry storage area. [CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Both the front and the kitchen handwash Stations were partially blocked by cups of water and working utensils. [CA] Keep the handwash stations easily accessible for employees to wash hand whenever it is needed.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility. [CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Some food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Some potentially hazardous foods stored on the preparation table were stored out of the safe temperature zone. Chicken was measured above 54 oF, tofu was measured below 120 °F, and Panang curry was measured at 128 oF. [CA] All potentially hazardous foods like meat, seafood, poultry, dairy products, cooked vegetables, cooked cereals, greens, and diced tomatoes shall always be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. The chef said the food products were removed for the lunch rush hour from the stove or from the fridge less than two hours ago. He is told to either time code the food products to be used within the next 2.0 hours, rapid chill, or reheat to 165 oF. He time-coded the products to be used within the next two hours (SA).

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 7, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw chicken stored directly above ready to eat foods inside the walk in. Container of brewed tea stored open directly on the floor near the 3-comp sink. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Back door is kept open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times or install a screen to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Wet soiled wiping cloths left on counter. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

The following PHFs were measured at improper holding temperatures : Held inside middle prep unit : Raw tofu 48F, cut tomatoes 46F,cooked beef 55F, cooked chicken 50F, Left at room temperatures : Bean sprouts 45F, green curry 126F, red curry 90F, Par cooked chicken 82F, , fried tofu 128F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC put a time marking to discard PHFs within 4 hours from when taken from temperature control.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Bulk storage for rice stored below food prep sink. Boxes of vegetables stored directly on the floor. [CA] Store food in a sanitary manner to prevent potential contamination and at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Curries being cooled in large deep containers. [CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 7, 2025 · Original Source

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