BENTO CAFE
4860 BIG ISLAND DR, SUITE 1 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (48F – Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded. Also, cream cheese (46F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at sushi making station. Employee stated she had door opened during lunch. Operator told employee to leave door closed so cream cheese can chill. Retested at end of inspection and was at 43F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-17-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Container of whipping cream in walk-in-cooler not date marked, only a green sticker that states use first. Operator unsure of when container was opened. Stop Sale.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to container of oil on shelf next to food warmer. Operator removed cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of whipping cream in walk-in-cooler not date marked, only a green sticker that states use first. Operator unsure of when container was opened. Stop Sale.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. Also, ice deflector in large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ No CFM on duty while 4 and more employees working.
Basic 5
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on cook line. Employee squeegeed water away. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tin foil used to cover shelf ripped/ torn on shelf next to food warmer.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at hand wash sink near warewashing area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:45 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.