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BENTO TOWNCENTER

4860 BIG ISLAND DR, SUITE 1 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3605970
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10891789
DBPR license2614377

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#9High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pad Thai noodles date marked 8/10 not consumed within 7 days after preparation. Stop sale.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (47F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front sushi making station. Operator stated item was placed in cooler earlier and may have been left out during lunch. Operator stated he will keep it in cooler to chill. Also, cooked noodles, liquid pasteurized eggs, shrimp (48F-54F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from wok station. Observed door partially opened. Operator adjusted gasket and closed door fully. Also, milk (45F – Cold Holding)in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated employee may have had milk out during lunch. Operator stated he will ensure it stays in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on cook line across from hand wash sink soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at self soda dispensing machine in dining area and soda nozzles on same machine soiled.

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Lid on large ice machine cracked on exterior and inside lid.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, ceiling walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor, ceiling, and walls throughout kitchen, cook line, and prep area soiled/ has accumulation of dust.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket containing soy sauce in dry food storage area stored on floor. Operator removed to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in prep/ kitchen area missing light shield.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, exterior of multiple pieces of equipment on cook line soiled (sides of reach-in coolers, fryers)

#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean containers on clean storage shelf still have old labels adhered to containers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler across from wok station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at prep sink across from fryers leaking. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.