BENTO CAFE

Name: BENTO CAFE
Address: 4860 BIG ISLAND DR, SUITE 1, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32246, US
Rating: 91.1

4860 BIG ISLAND DR, SUITE 1, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246

License #2614377

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

91.1 Grade B / 100

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BENTO CAFE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.1 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 12 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of gold label soy sauce dented at rim of can. See stop sale.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager Alvin Gordo CFM certification expired 1-4-26
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor on cook line. Also, plastic buckets of mayo and soy sauce stored on floor in dry food storage area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in dry food storage area not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple filters in hood area above wok station soiled. Also, exterior of fryers, and reach-in coolers on cook line soiled. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, exterior of white storage bins on cook line around lid soiled.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed handles of two rice warmers in kitchen area in disrepair.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice deflector in large ice machine soiled. Also, ice chute on self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled.

Warning Issued
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Lid on large ice machine cracked on exterior and inside lid.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on cook line across from hand wash sink soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at self soda dispensing machine in dining area and soda nozzles on same machine soiled.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler across from wok station.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator replenished paper towels.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in prep/ kitchen area missing light shield.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket containing soy sauce in dry food storage area stored on floor. Operator removed to properly store.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean containers on clean storage shelf still have old labels adhered to containers.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, exterior of multiple pieces of equipment on cook line soiled (sides of reach-in coolers, fryers)
[36-73-4] Floor, ceiling walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor, ceiling, and walls throughout kitchen, cook line, and prep area soiled/ has accumulation of dust.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pad Thai noodles date marked 8/10 not consumed within 7 days after preparation. Stop sale.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front sushi making station. Operator stated item was placed in cooler earlier and may have been left out during lunch. Operator stated he will keep it in cooler to chill. Also, cooked noodles, liquid pasteurized eggs, shrimp (48F-54F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from wok station. Observed door partially opened. Operator adjusted gasket and closed door fully. Also, milk (45F - Cold Holding)in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated employee may have had milk out during lunch. Operator stated he will ensure it stays in cooler to chill.

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