BENTO CAFE
1660 W TENNESSEE ST 4 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32304
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer and corrected to chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensils stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White rice, pad thai noodles, and lo mein noodles.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held above 41F in the following locations: Cook Line Reach in Cooler: pad thai noodles 52F and lo mein noodles 45F at 3:30. Per manager held for over 24 hours. See stop sale.
03F-04-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed white rice 92F at 3:30. Time marked as 11:00-3:00.
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per manager approximately two food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training. **Warning**
Basic 3
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen area.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair at hand wash sink. Hand wash sink shut off at cook line next to grills.
21-14-4Basic – Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled damp wiping cloths stored on work tables at cook line and sushi line areas.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:13 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.