OBENTO
6334 103 ST UNIT 39 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed two containers of cooked noodles at temperatures of 45-47F. Employee stated noodles were cooked day prior, placed in walk-in cooler, and never removed from walk-in cooler since placement. Person in charge discarded cooked noodles. Cooked noodles (45-47F – Cooling) **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 bags of raw chicken stored over raw shrimp wrapped in plastic in reach in freezer next to walk-in cooler. Food items removed from commercial packaging. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over ready to eat garlic in reach in cooler under flip top cooler across from fryers. Employee rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; six live roaches between freezer unit and reach in cooler. 10+ live roaches in bamboo skewer box and on top of standing reach in freezer unit by walk-in cooler. 3 live roaches on storage rack in box holding egg roll bags by hand wash sink at end of cook line. 1 live roach on hot water heater in dry storage area. 1 live reach in electrical panel behind reach in freezer unit at end of cook line. 1 live roach in lid of reach in freezer unit at end of cook line. Lid is in disrepair. Person in charge and employees began cleaning and discarding live roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach egg sacs, excrement, and/or droppings present. Observed 30+ roach droppings on floor along wall in dry storage area with single service items. Multiple roach egg sacs along wall at dry storage entrance. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of raw chicken at temperatures of 46-48F stored on bottom shelf of walk-in cooler. Employee stated chicken was prepped and placed in walk-in cooler the day prior and was not removed since. Person in charge discarded raw chicken. Observed two containers of cooked noodles at temperatures of 45-47F. Employee stated noodles were cooked day prior, placed in walk-in cooler, and never removed from walk-in cooler since placement. Person in charge discarded cooked noodles. Cooked noodles (45-47F – Cooling) Raw chicken (46-48F – Cold Holding)
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of raw chicken at temperatures of 46-48F stored on bottom shelf of walk-in cooler. Employee stated chicken was prepped and placed in walk-in cooler the day prior and was not removed since. Person in charge discarded raw chicken. Raw chicken (46-48F – Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sushi mat stored in hand wash sink by front counter. Person in charge removed sushi mat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed one employee with no employee reporting agreement signed that person in charge stated had been working for less than 60 days. Inspector emailed employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 19
32-09-4Basic – A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Per person in charge restroom not functional and not open for customers or staff. Employees using nearby business restrooms. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed; clear plastic container used to scoop rice in large rice container near dry storage. Multiple clear plastic cups used to scoop soy sauce in multiple soy sauce containers throughout establishment. Person in charge removed scoop from rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
33-02-4Basic – Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed cardboard box used as a garbage container behind dumpster at rear of establishment.
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard on floor under wok station with visible signs of grease build up.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer easily cleanable on flip top cooler across from wok station.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed; 30+ dead roaches in trap on floor between freezer unit and reach in cooler. 10+ dead roaches on floor between freezer unit and reach in cooler. 10+ dead roaches on top of reach in freezer door. 5 dead roaches in container storing lids on drying rack above three compartment sink. 5 dead roaches in box holding egg roll bags. 2 dead roaches in storage room at corner of establishment. Employees began cleaning and discarding dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer at end of cook line with lid in disrepair and has holes.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; floors around fryers and on wok station soiled with grease build up. Walls behind fryer station soiled with grease build up. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excess ice build up in both chest reach in freezers behind cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in container of standing water on flat top grill. Flat top grill was not on and water was at temperature of 81F. Employee turned grill on. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; gaskets on both reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Hood filters above wok station soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for dumpster at rear of establishment. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler across from fryer station. Employee voluntarily discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door with no self closing arm and not able to self close at rear exit of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service container cut in half and used as a scoop. Person in charge stated it was used as a scoop for rice. Person in charge discarded single service item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled and torn tin foil used a cover with food items on top. Tin foil was between two flip top coolers on cook line. Employees discarded tin foil and cleaned shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife with chip at tip stored on cook line by flip top cooler.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple rusted shelves in walk-in cooler.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white powdery substance with no label stored on wire rack by hand wash sink at end of cook line. Person in charge labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:54 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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7 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.