BENTO CAFÉ
With 5 inspections documented, BENTO CAFÉ maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating in KISSIMMEE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Newberry Road
Gainesville, Florida, 32607
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10922177
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler across from wok station on cooks line
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee pouring sauces into squat cups with long hair not restrained Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by mop sink at back of kitchen
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water temping at 74F at cooks line
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Low boy reach in cooler at end of cooks line
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles and dumplings temping between 54F-58F,per operator items were bought from walk in cooler to reach in cooler less than 2 hours. Operator iced down items for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782907
- 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
Inspection Date: 7/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8703153
- 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
Inspection Date: 5/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8525293
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling above ware wash station dusty
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. - at back cook line
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook employee wearing watched Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - pooled eggs <1 hour (56 - Cold Holding). Observed sitting over ice. Employee added more ice
Inspection Date: 10/12/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377567
- 16-01-4:Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation