Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BENTO CAFE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 16, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3360396
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8379656
DBPR license2614377

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03F-01-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed raw egg wash being held on time control past the 4 hour limit. Employee discarded egg wash. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Manager arrived at the end of inspection stated she was on break. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink on sushi preparation line.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on food preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee placed hair net on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of Rice sticks stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed front hand sink located on sushi preparation line to be in disrepair. Employee stated they do no use hand sink because it does not drain properly.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.