BENTO CAFE
3832 W NEWBERY RD 1-J · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in reach-in cooler across from front counter entrance: creamer (45F – Cold Holding). Manager stated creamer was stored in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from front counter entrance: creamer (45F – Cold Holding). Manager stated creamer was stored in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Can stored on hand washing sink next to kitchen entrance. Manager removed can from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty has no proof of manager certification.
Basic 9
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine next to three compartment sink.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in front of cook line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of fish stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted in establishment.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on prep table at end of cook line.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on front counter. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler next to kitchen ice machine.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand washing sink in kitchen across from ice machine.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and noodles being thawed at room temperature on cook line. Employees placed chicken and noodles underneath running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:23 PM.
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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.