BEN THANH KITCHEN
980 W STATE RD 434, Longwood FL 32750
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed five rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Operator cleaned and discarded droppings and then sanitized top of dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019023422 | Apr 23, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator adjusted hoses. Final reading 50ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER: - cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); - rice (53F - Cold Holding); - chicken broth (52F - Cold Holding); - beef broth (52F - Cold Holding); - cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding)
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - beef tendon in standing water
Sep 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket soiled at cookline cooler - cooler opening at cookline cooler - side of oven next to fryer - hood filter
Sep 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - Lowe's bucket used to store pho noodles - Lowe's bucket used to store beef broth
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); - cooked beef (62F - Cold Holding); - cut leafy greens (62F - Cold Holding) Employee states brought out to make orders less than 4 hours. Employee moved to walkin
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line cooler door handles
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket soiled at cookline cooler - cooler opening at cookline cooler - side of oven next to fryer - hood filter
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of reach-in freezer soiled
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. - employee rolling spring rolls no gloves. Educated employee. Employee discarded affected food and started over with gloves on.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - Lowe's bucket storing noodles
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over tofu in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - beef soup broth (127 - Hot Holding). Observed sitting on range. Manager turn on heat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink at front line storing cups and spoons
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop rice
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - side of oven next to fryers
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - opened water bottle in front cooler
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of reach in freezer soiled
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - at dish station
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - blue squeeze bottle of liquid
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cook line coolers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoops
Light not functioning. - hood system 2 bulbs not working
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - side of fryer and oven
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - Lowe's bucket storing soup broth on walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - cooked chicken in same container with raw beef at Traulsen freezer
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs over unwashed carrots at walk in cooler
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - at dish station
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - beef soup broth held overnight (46F-47 - Cold Holding). See stop sale
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - blue squeeze bottle of liquid
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - at front counter
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cook line coolers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoops
Light not functioning. - hood system 2 bulbs not working
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - men and women restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - side of fryer and oven
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - dishwasher leaks water onto floor during use
Aug 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.; eggs (70F - ambient
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up at the cooks line behind the cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor
Light not functioning. In the hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled - exterior of the fryer
May 14, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp and raw chicken stored in the same container in the cooler
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.; eggs (70F - ambient
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggs Bean sprouts
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make cooler bean sprouts 67° cold hold fried tofu 60° cold hold
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled
No person in charge present during hours of operation. NO Employee left in charge
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles, cut lettuce notbdated
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training is expired a 60 day call back will be issued
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the sm make cooler is ripped -lg make cooler is not operating correctly ambient temperature 70°
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up at the cooks line behind the cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor
Light not functioning. In the hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled - exterior of the fryer
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked tofu in container lined with paper towel at reach in cooler on cooks line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over canned sodas and bamboo shoots at walk in cooler
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed five rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Operator cleaned and discarded droppings and then sanitized top of dish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork-46F and sprouts-48F per operator item came from walk cooler to make table at cooks line less than an hour. Advised operator to ice items or put back into cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and half and half with no date mark,per operator items were opened over 24 hours
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl instead of scoop used in container with rice
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees food stored in glass reach in cooler located to entrance of kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of two microwaves on cooks line and kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cooks line
Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Space on corner of walk in cooler has foam that is not effective,observed light coming through several spots
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Accross from dish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Variety of individually bagged frozen proteins thawing in large silver bowl on cooks line.Operator moved to walk in cooler
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Boba, meat
Ice bin not draining, ice and water to get, operator to dispose of ice, and clean the drain
Light not functioning. In the hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooks line between the fryer and the grill -cooks line burners soiled
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