Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park
Last inspected:
4200 62 Ave N Ste C, Pinellas Park, FL 33781Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park has accumulated 390 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.5 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity, most recently in September 2024 when inspectors found 36 violations including 9 high-priority items. Recent enforcement shows a persistent compliance problem: from September 2024 through March 2026, the restaurant faced 10 consecutive inspections within 18 months, including multiple callback inspections and an administrative complaint recommendation in February 2025. The most frequently cited violations involve employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory issues.
Most recent closure: September 24, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
11.5
violations / inspection
11.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park: Emergency Closure History (2)
Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024054564 | $400.00 | Sep 24, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 3--2021049491 | $400.00 | Oct 12, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2017003020 | $200.00 | Dec 22, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 7 inspections70 violations · 50 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections47 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park last inspected?
- Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park last shut down?
- Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park was last shut down on September 24, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park are: Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park had?
- Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park find?
- Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park ever been shut down?
- Yes, Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park been fined?
- Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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