Inspection Report

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OBENTO

6334 103 ST UNIT 39 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3638511
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10939472
DBPR license2612834

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#12High Priority16-20-4

High Priority – Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed faucet removed from water source at three compartment sink. Three compartment sink has 2 water sources but 1 faucet has been removed. Remaining faucet is unable to reach all 3 compartments. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in soiled hot water on flat top grill. Person in charge replaced with clean water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment ordering Fresh Scottish Salmon that is delivered thawed. Fresh Scottish Salmon has Farm Raised indicator on invoice, but no indication of pellet-fed. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro stored in plastic to-go bags in walk-in cooler.

#16High Priority08A-11-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled beers in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler under flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#18High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of soup made from chicken base at temperatures of 87F in steaming unit in center of cook line. Person in charge stated unit is broken and soup is continuously reheated throughout the day with an intent to keep hot. Person in charge moved soup to flat top grill for reheating to minimum temperature of 165F or higher. Chicken broth (87F – Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#19Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee on cook line rinse hands in mop sink next to hand wash sink closest to rear exit.

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored in hand wash sink closest to three compartment sink.

#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near rear exit of kitchen. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near three compartment sink or closest to front counter. Person in charge provided soap for hand wash sink at front counter. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed wooden bowl with no handle used for scooping in flip top cooler. Person in charge removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on center prep table near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed; One dead roach ion shelf behind canned sauces in dry storage. One dead roach in floor between chest reach in freezers on back of cook line. Person in charge cleaned and discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on small shelf above flip top cooler on cook line.

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet at plumbing fixture at three compartment sink.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed; box of oil stored on floor in front of fryer. Box of mayonnaise jugs stored on floor in back dry storage room near maintenance equipment.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above wok station. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors on cook line.

#9Basic14-52-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed gaskets in disrepair on walk-in cooler door.

#10Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed both doors at rear exit of establishment with no self-closing mechanisms. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Person in charge turned on running water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:46 AM.

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 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.