BENTO CAFÉ
Newberry Road
Gainesville, Florida, 32607
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At make table in kitchen
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Front counter Operator provided with hat which employee then put on **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cookline
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front counter
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in green onions at make table in kitchen Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in water 113F Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood light over cookline missing shield Work order in per operator **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several in clean dish storage
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado in use with sticker still on
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Boba tea station beneath reach in cooler drawers
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at front counter Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves on answer the phone and then engage in food prep without changing gloves or washing hands Operator educated employee **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee observed rinsing utensil with food product on it in handwashing sink at front counter
- 11-26-1: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. Provided operator copy of reporting agreement which was then filled out **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling vents on front line soiled with accumulated dust.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour on cookline
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lo mein noodles stored in reach-in cooler over night per operator, 58F. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).