DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BENTOFU

3398 Forum Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33905
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10701388

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine bin. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed large wooden bowl on top of ice machine used to prepare sticky rice made of a soft wood.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of grease behind equipment and rice cooker at end of cook's line.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come out of walk in cooler go to cook's line and begin work without washing hands and begin organizing clean steel bowls and food items inside reach in cooler. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719401

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice bin at front counter. Operator removed scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid by server station next to soda fountain.

Inspection Date: 7/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8666244

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on shelf above three compartment sink wet nesting. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: **Time Extended**
  • 14-25-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood bowl used to make sushi rice on top of ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8661527

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on shelf above three compartment sink wet nesting. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 55-01-4:Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed automatic gratuity sign posted on menu board entering restaurant, but, no disclosure printed on menu or bill. Warning
  • 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood bowl used to make sushi rice on top of ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged fluorescent light shield over prep table across from three compartment sink . Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried tofu made yesterday no date mark. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8513526

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage of energy drink on prep table next to disposable gloves and sauces at end of cook's line. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed charging cords for cell phone hanging on slicer under counter at end of cook's line. Operator removed cords. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed soft wood bowl used for making rice on top of ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light shield for fluorescent lights above prep table across from three compartment sink.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Discussed proper hand washing process with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner stored next to cooking wine under prep table at end of cook's line. Operator moved oven cleaner to separate shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341213

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls wet nesting on stainless steel shelf above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed soft wood bowl used for making rice on top of ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind and next to fryer with buildup of oil.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work without washing hands, touch clean utensils and plate food. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**