Athens, Clarke County

Siri Thai Cuisine

1040 GAINES SCHOOL RD STE 211 ATHENS, GA 30605

Food
Latest score
77
May 21, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 21, 2026

Followup

Score: 774 violations

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food worker hold a spring roll with bare hands & place on plate to go out for service. Corrective action (CA): There should be no bare hand contact with non-heat treated ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. Person in charge (PIC) discarded spring roll & food worker washed hands and put on gloves.

5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(d) - non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (p, pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Establishment is using non-continuous cooking on chicken & beef with no written procedures available, or prior approval of Health Department. CA: All non-continuous cooking techniques must have a written procedure that has been approved by the Health Department prior to use of said procedure. Establishment will cease non-continuous cooking until a procedure has been written & approved. PIC discarded all chicken & beef cooked using non-continuous cooking.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Raw fish observed thawing submerged in stagnant water in meat prep sink. PIC moved fish to WIC after draining water to continue thawing.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Scoop handle touching food & single-use bowls used as scoops in both bulk sugar and rice containers. PIC removed bowls & scoop handles from food.

May 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 629 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Chicken stored on top of ground pork, & in-tact beef, beside raw shrimp, & in-tact pork roast stored over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler (WIC). CA: Raw animal proteins must be stored in proper storage order according to final cook temperature. PIC re-arranged WIC to correct storage order.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bean sprouts being cold held in ice bath in front of stove held at a temperature over 41F. CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below for cold holding. PIC discarded sprouts.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Spring rolls observed being hot held in fryer basket at a temperature less than 135F; Chicken with noodles & vegetables dish observed being hot held on stove a temperature less than 135F. CA: All TCS foods must be held at a temperature of 135F or higher for hot holding. PIC discarded out of temperature food. Establishment will begin using time on these items moving forward.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(b) - preventing contamination when tasting (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee drink in reusable tumbler with no lid, stored on shelf with clean bowls & sprices next to stove. Corrective action (CA): All employee drinks must be in a disposable cup with lid & straw, stored below and separate from food & food contact surfaces. Person in charge (PIC) removed drink.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dishwashing machine observed to have a chlorine sanitizer concentration of 0ppm. CA: Chlorine sanitizer concentration must be maintained at 50-100ppm. Dishes will be sanitized in 3-compartment sink until dish machine is functioning properly.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Cooked chicken and tofu held over 24 hours (since 5/10) with no 7-day discard date in WIC. CA: TCS foods cold held longer than 24 hours must have a 7-day discard date. PIC date marked foods.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Shrimp and chicken observed thawing submerged in stagnant water in metal bins on floor. PIC moved shrimp to WIC and drained water; PIC moved chicken to metal prep sink to continue thawing under running water.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Metal bins with raw shrimp & raw chicken stored on floor in kitchen; plastic bin with soy sauce stored on floor next to stove. PIC moved shrimp & chicken to WIC shelves and moved soy sauce to dry storage shelf.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food worker observed prepping food with artificial nail with length greater than fingertips & no gloves. Food worker put on gloves.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 883 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw ground pork stored on shelf in 2-door Reach-in cooler over ready-to-eat (RTE) sliced vegetables. CA: Raw animal products must always be stored below any RTE items and in proper storage order according to final cook temperature. Pork relocated - COS.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bulk sugar container not labeled to identify contents. Label added - COS.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Expired milk (10/28/2025) on shelf in WIC, open and in use. Milk discarded - COS.

May 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee use meat sink to wash hands. Corrective action (CA): Employees must only wash hands in designated hand sinks, using proper procedure. Hands rewashed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed strainer stored in side hand sink in main kitchen. CA: Hand sink cannot be used for storage or for purpose other than handwashing. Strainer removed.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Scoops in peanut and chicken base bulk containers with handle touching product. Cup used as scoop in brown rice, with no handle.

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 954 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee drink in reusable bottle stored on work table next to vegetable prep sink. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a disposable cup with a lid and straw, stored below and separate from food prep and storage areas. Drink relocated.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(g) - handwashing sinks, nos/capacities (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No hand sink operating at bar (not in order/use). CA: Bar area must have at least 1 hand sink.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Platter stored in kitchen hand sink. CA: Hand sink must not be blocked from use or used for storage.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee food in designated bins (2) stored on shelf in bar cooler over customer tea and drinks.

Mar 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed medicine bottle stored on prep table in kitchen. Corrective action (CA): Medicine must be stored separate from food, utensils, equipment, linens, and single-use/single-service (FUELS) items. Medicine bottle removed from kitchen during inspection.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Utensils stored in water less than 135F. Utensils removed, washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

Score: 944 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed employee using meat sink to wash hands. CA: Hands must be washed at designated hand wash sink and at no other sinks . Employee instructed by PIC to wash at hand sink . COS

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Utensils stored in lukewarm water on shelf next to fryers. Tongs stored on fryer handle - below waist level and subject to contamination from pants legs. Cups used as scoops in bulk rice containers under prep table

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Black to-go containers on top shelf over make table not covered or inverted. Boxes of single service bowls and napkins stored on floor in back hallway.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Missing vent hood filters