BEN THANH RESTAURANT
4200 62 AVE N STE C · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. No food grade bags and containers being used to store food. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-29: **Time Extended**
41-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid stored on rack next to hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-29: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on double door reach in deli cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-29: **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Four employees present engaging in food preparation during time of routine inspection. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Provided operator with employee health reporting responsibility form. Discussed all employees should read and fill this form. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-29: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employee engaging in food preparation cannot provide employee food training certificates. Food training certificates pinned on the cork board in server wait station do not belong to any of the employees currently on site. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-29: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles, rice, and pot of soup not date marked in double door display cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-29: **Time Extended**
16-28-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Three compartment sink missing compartment. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-29: **Time Extended**
Basic 5
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. With grease build up throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door open during operating hours. Screen door has a gap that opens to the outside. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-29: **Time Extended**
14-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Built in unsealed wooden storage cabinets storing can goods, can sodas, spices, ziploc bags, food storage bags, clean utensils in server wait station – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-29: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.