Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther
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140 E Miracle Strip Pkwy, Mary Esther, FL 32569Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther has logged 18 inspections between April 2022 and January 2026, accumulating 95 violations and averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared sporadically across the facility's history, including employee health reporting (February 2023), proper hand and arm washing (February 2023), approved food source issues (September 2022), chemical storage violations (February 2023 and September 2022), and toxic substance control (September 2022). The facility has never been emergency-closed. Intermediate violations for food contact surfaces and management awareness also appeared in earlier inspections. Recent inspections show improving compliance, with the most recent inspection on January 23, 2026 yielding only one basic violation and resulting in no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther last inspected?
- Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther?
- The most frequently cited violations at Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther are: Proper cooling equipment, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther had?
- Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther find?
- Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther was most recently inspected on January 23, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther ever been shut down?
- No, Benjarong Thai Cuisine in Mary Esther has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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