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
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked rice stored on make line. Employee stated item placed on make line 30 minutes earlier. Employee placed proper time marking on rice. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers. Nozzles and area around nozzles for front counter boba machine.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has two employee certifications. Manager stated there are 10 employees total.
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in reach-in freezer across from dish machine next.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach-in freezer at end of cook line.
14-72-4Basic – Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Hood filter missing over cook line.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler behind front counter.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:17 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.