BENTO CAFE
1660 W TENNESSEE ST 4 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32304
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for 3 seconds.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 19 live roaches in the following locations: 12 in expo cooler across from office, 2 near trash can near office, 2 under hand wash sink near back door, 2 near walk in cooler, 1 crawling on prep table near flour. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu 48°F, peas and carrots 56°F in reach in cooler, per person in charge placed 2 hours ago, person in charge placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice 101°F near sushi bar, person in charge disposed of rice.
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near grill.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of bleach not labeled near grill.
Basic 11
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed pipe on ice machine leaking unto floor throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches in the following locations: 1 under handwashing sink near back door, 2 near ice machine, 4 under rack by dish machine, 2 under dish machine. **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no beard guard.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout kitchen from leak at ice machine.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed clear cracked lids in ware washing area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cup racks soiled with dirt and or mold like substance.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clear lids stored inverted, front line.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from grill.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:02 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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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.