Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BEN THANH RESTAURANT

4200 62 AVE N STE C · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 12, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3163526
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7790483
DBPR license6215242

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 12, 2021 11:37 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 13, 2021 9:57 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table near expo window, 1 live roach on wall by expo, 2 live roaches under prep table near expo, all killed by manager, areas have been sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. On bean sprouts, operator decided he'd like to do 4 hour blocks instead of time marking. Sprouts started at 10am. Paperwork was changed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Heavy cutting board staining, stoves have heavy grease build up, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Colanders in hand wash sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and noodles from yesterday not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches by reach in freezer, 1 dead on ice machine, all cleaned up by manager, area was sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. With clean dishes on rack. Drink moved. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone with clean dishes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Floor under equipment has heavy build up of soil. Walls and ceiling on cook line are soiled with grease. Exhaust fan is heavily soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Msg bin on floor. Cook moved to a shelf. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at cook line soiled, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Noodles in colanders in dish machine. Noodles were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.