Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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OBENTO

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 7, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3662647
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13512232
DBPR license2612834

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored in visibly soiled water with food debris on flat top grill. Person in charge replaced with clean water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored directly on top of ready to eat vegetables in chest freezer on back of cook line.

#14High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 2 packs of raw tuna thawed in original commercial packaging. Package states to remove from package prior to thawing.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 5

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple food storage containers with visible mold like substance stored on drying rack with clean containers above three compartment sink.

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bowl, knives, and metal scrub brushes stored in hand wash sinks at end of cook line and near three compartment sink. Person in charge removed all items from hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at end of cook line. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#18Intermediate02C-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 cooked noodles with no date marking prepared previous morning per person in charge.

#19Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed all employee training certificates hand written on photocopied versions of a National Registry of Food Safety Professionals certificate. Person in charge unable to provide any original certificates.

Basic 11

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area.

#2Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in metal container with food debris at bottom on back prep table near three compartment sink.

#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 packs of raw tuna thawed in original commercial packaging. Package states to remove from package prior to thawing.

#4Basic14-09-4

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

Repeat Violation
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top shelf of flip top cooler on cook line. Employee moved beverage to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excess ice build up in standing reach in freezer closest to three compartment sink.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; excess grease build up on wok station near back hand wash sink. Mold like substance and food debris on all reach in cooler and walk-in cooler door gaskets. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-52-4

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

Repeat Violation
#9Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed neither of 2 rear exit doors able to self-close. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic06-01-5

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 removed shrimp from sink and placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed shelving unit of unsealed wood used for spices and sauces on wok station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.