Benjarong Thai Cuisine

140 E Miracle Strip Pkwy, Mary Esther, FL 32569

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Benjarong Thai Cuisine appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Benjarong Thai Cuisine was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises”, showing up four times.

Benjarong Thai Cuisine scores about where you'd expect for a Mary Esther restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment stored behind restaurant. **Repeat Violation**

33-31-5

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed multiple outside reach in freezers with ice buildup.

14-69-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Upon inspection observed multiple unused equipment stored in the back of restaurant. **Repeat Violation**

33-31-5

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed floor in preparation are not sealed.

36-02-5

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks unsecured by kitchen door.

51-11-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed personal items, tools, and unused appliances stored behind building and in screened in area. **Repeat Violation**

33-31-5

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Upon inspection observed cooked rice 87f at 2 hours. Operator placed rice in freezer for quick temperature drop. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-01-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed raw pork belly stored above bananas in reach in freezer left of cook line. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Handout provided. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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. Handout provided. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed small table with equipment hot holding rice. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Top of reach in freezer in screened in area by back door of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Upon inspection observed tools on bottom shelf of prep table in back of kitchen next to cooking spray and cooking equipment.

42-03-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed cooked pork in reach in cooler in back of kitchen uncovered. Operator covered pork during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Upon inspection observed many personal items stored in back area of screened in area close to back door and behind building.

33-31-5

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benjarong Thai Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benjarong Thai Cuisine on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benjarong Thai Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Benjarong Thai Cuisine.

How does Benjarong Thai Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Mary Esther?

Benjarong Thai Cuisine most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mary Esther average of 95.

Has Benjarong Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Benjarong Thai Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Benjarong Thai Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Benjarong Thai Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Benjarong Thai Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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