OBENTO
6334 103 ST UNIT 39 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sheet pan, knives, and clear plastic containers washed and rinsed in three compartment sink with no sanitize step. Inspector educated person in charge and employees proper wash, rinse, and sanitize procedures and provided handouts. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cook beef stored in plastic to-go bags in middle chest freezer by walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed beef from bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed pans of raw chicken stored over boxes of raw shrimp in chest freezer by walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sushi rice at temperatures of 119-127F stored at sushi station. Person in charge stated the intent was not to cool rice but also not keep it too hot. Inspector provided time as a public health control paperwork. Cooked sushi rice (119-127F – Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed 2 employees and person in charge rinse hands in three compartment sink in place of washing hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed; large metal bowl stored in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Knife stored in hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Employees removed all items from hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-11-5Intermediate – Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper for communal restroom. Paper towels being used in place of toilet paper.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at two of three hand wash sinks in kitchen area. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of state approved food handler training for all three kitchen employees, two full time and one part time. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed; no soap at hand wash sink at beginning of cook line. No soap at hand wash sink closest to three compartment sink.
Basic 15
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple cups with no handles used as scooping mechanisms in reach in cooler and flour containers throughout kitchen.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling tile around vents throughout kitchen area.
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed; missing drain cover for drain in mop sink. Missing drain cover for drain in communal restrooms. Cover was added to drain in mop sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4Basic – 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.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed unwashed onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in wall in dry storage area.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between steam table and second flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handles wash sign for hand wash sink in communal restroom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler door gaskets and frame. Grease build up on sides of equipment near fryers. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 closed employee beverages next to food items in first reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed neither of two rear exit doors able to self-close. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed container originally used for seaweed salad reused for miso paste in walk-in cooler.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mangos stored over ready to eat chicken in walk-in cooler.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple rusted shelves in walk-in cooler.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed multiple unsealed wooden food-contact shelves throughout kitchen area and dry storage closet. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:04 PM.
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1 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.