BENJARONG THAI
14402 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 8132652667
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 23 points off where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016029713 | May 13, 2016 | Jul 13, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed shrimp in commercially processed bags in white bucket stored over a case on unwashed broccoli, employee moved the items to the appropriate location.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spay bottle of cleaner stored on table used to store silverware, employee moved chemical to an appropriate location.
No soap provided at handwash sink, close to the register, employee placed soap at the hand sink at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.on prep table across from the stovetop.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food preparation table next to the dishwasher, employee moved items off the table to an approved location.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.employee phone on prep table next to the dishwasher,employee moved phone to appropriate location.
Food stored on floor.observed a case of rice noodles and a box of salad oil stored on floor next to the dry storage shelf,and a bucket with commercially packaged shrimp in bags on the walk in cooler floor, employees raided items off the floor and placed in appropriate location.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up items from floor with gloved hands then began to prepare bell peppers for cutting. Discussed with employee. Employee discarded gloves, washed hands and wore new gloved during time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw ground pork stored over unwashed broccoli and cabbage inside Walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole and cut raw chicken stored over Ready to eat sauces, cooked white rice and Ready to eat carrots inside Walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried sweet potato 123F in fryer basket at 1:59pm fried at 1:32pm reheated to 205F at 2:04pm, spring roll 113F in fryer basket at 1:59pm fried at 1:32pm reheated to 208F at 2:04pm.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Samaisawad.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on trip of front line Reach in cooler. Personal drink on prep table next to Dish machine. Bottled water on prep table next to fryers. Employee relocated all drinks to an approved location during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 cell phones stored on top of clean plates located on front line Reach in cooler. Employee removed phones, washed and sanitized plates during time of inspection. Backpack stored on front line dry storage shelves on top of dry rice paper and a bag of crisp fried garlic.
Food stored on floor. Box of rice noodles stored on floor at front line storage shelves.
Soiled cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located at front line dry storage shelves.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green onions and tomatoes stored over Ready to eat cut onions, shredded carrots, cut mushrooms and broccoli in Walk in cooler.
May 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen salmon. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw pork 52F at 2:48pm placed in front line Reach in cooler overnight, raw shell eggs at 57F at 2:48pm placed in front line Reach in cooler at 10am, raw beef 49F at 2:48pm placed in cooler overnight, bean sprouts 50F at 2:59pm placed in front line Reach in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomato 78F at 2:39pm operator discarded. Raw pork 52F at 2:48pm placed in front line Reach in cooler overnight, raw shell eggs at 57F at 2:48pm placed in front line Reach in cooler at 10am, raw beef 49F at 2:48pm placed in cooler overnight, bean sprouts 50F at 2:59pm placed in front line Reach in cooler overnight.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at three compartment sink. Discussed with operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty bowl and spoon stored inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to Dish machine. Employee removed dirty dishes during time of inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees, no CFM present.
Food stored on floor. Box of raw chicken stored on kitchen floor. Employee relocated chicken to an approved location during time of inspection.
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of Oyster flavored sauce on food dry storage shelf in kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3lbs cooked white rice adjacent to food storage rack at 87F. Rice noodle 65F tempted at 3:00pm, taken out from Walk in cooler at 11:20am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 lbs of Rice noodle adjacent to food storage shelf, tempted 65F at 3:00pm, taken out from Walk in cooler at 11:20am 2 lbs Cooked white rice 87F, tempted at 3:00pm adjacent to food storage shelf, taken out from Walk in cooler at 11:20am
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap spray bottle at front service counter. Operator labeled bottle during time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service take out containers used as scoops in ice and sugar bins. Operator removed all containers in bins during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored over Reach in cooler on front line. Employee removed personal items to an approved area during time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Mop sink located on exterior of establishment held up by a paint can and two rocks. Discussed with operator to repair sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled beneath cooking equipments on front line cook area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Shared community dumpster.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee worked with cash register and didn't wash hands before engaging in food preparation touching clean fryer basket Handle to fry egg rolls.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in 80 f water
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cut cabbage plastic to go bags walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shrimp over produce. Main cooks line prep reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Miso 47 f operator moved to freezer. 2nd temp 44 f
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Spring roll reach in cooler main prep cooler on cooks line.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump ice
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. Printed for management manager signed and some employees signed. Next unannounced inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee was working on ice bin interior
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice grain bin handle touching the food. Employee removed above the food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rice, flour bins soiled by dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table employee removed to bucket
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.