BENTO ARCHER
3841 SW ARCHER RD STE D, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.224.5123
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : tofu after being cooked, out on the prep counter at 83°.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the rim and inside surfaces of the rice warmer has an accumulation of cooked on food debris. ALSO, the ice machine shroud is stained. This item; **Repeat Violation*
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed : lack of dates of birth on multiple cards.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed : the reach-in cooler and flip top handles have grease build up.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed : the left exhaust fan for the cook line is not functioning. Per the manager, a custom part had to be ordered. There are auxiliary fans in the kitchen. ALSO, the dining area has 3+ floor auxiliary air conditioners, the original ones are not functioning.
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Food stored on floor. Observed a case of tempura shrimp on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer doors have an accumulation of soil. ALSO, the back door is soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed : the wall behind the dish wash machine is soiled.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floor behind the ice maker, and along the baseboards in prep have an accumulation of soil/debris.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the exit at the end of the sushi line is blocked by eqiuipment.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed : kim chi sauce in the walk-in cooler, Prepared on 9-25-2025
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : tofu after being cooked, out on the prep counter at 83°.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the shroud in the ice maker bin is discolored. The lower lip of the ice maker bin is soiled. ALSO, the dish wash machine racks are soiled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed : the left women's restroom as you come in the front door does not have a covered receptacle.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed : 2 reach-in cooler/reach-in freezers as you enter the kitchen, are not operating, and the secondary walk-in cooler is used for dry storage. ALSO, the door to the prep area make table lacks a top hinge.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed : the grout is diminished in the walk-in cooler, the walk-in freezer floor is compromised and the floor in the Sushi area has missing tiles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the exterior of the walk-in freezer door is soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed : partially frozen noodles, packaged, in a bus tub in the prep area. These were placed in the walk-in cooler.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floor under the cooking equipment has build up, ie. behind the rice cooker areas.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed : the silver K class fire extinguisher has the green indicator out side of the fully charged zone.
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple return air vents have an accumulation of dust/soil, kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed: the duct taped reach-in cooler has four time/temperature control for safety foods over 41. One door is duct taped shut.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed: duct tape used to keep the door on the prep table with temperature issues, by the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: walk-in cooler door has an accumulation of soil.
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the duct taped make table: egg roll 49°, Chicken 51°, spring roll 47°, chicken 51°. Ice bagels added.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice bucket returned to a soiled lid, lip side down. ALSO, the ice chute and freestyle diffuser have an accumulation of build up.
Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Observed: in the prep area the floor between the tables has an accumulation of debris. ALSO, the area by the back door, floor has an accumulation of debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple return air vents have an accumulation of dust/soil, kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed: the duct taped reach-in cooler has four time/temperature control for safety foods over 41°. One door is duct taped shut.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed: duct tape used to keep the door on the prep table with temperature issues, by the ice machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in the boba area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the floor tiles in the sushi/boba area are in disrepair.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: tongs stored in 94° water on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: walk-in cooler door has an accumulation of soil.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed standing condensation in the dining room from the overhead duct by the office, has water pooling on the floor.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the shroud in the ice maker is soiled. ALSO, the freestyle diffuser disk has buildup.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed: the men,s restroom is blocked off, out of order. There are 2 women's restroom available for use.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed: a 3 door reach-in cooler in the kitchen is not operating. ALSO, a reach-in cooler is stored outside of the office and is not currently in use.
Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk onions are on the floor of the dry storage area. ALSO, bulk soy sauce is stored on the floor by the office.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed the drain for the freestyle machine is draining slowly.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed: no working light in the dry storage area, room is dark.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed: prep/cook staff hike pants and continue working, no glove change.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ice maker shroud with dark foreign substance on the shroud and internal lip. ALSO, on the freestyle machine, the clear disk at the diffuser has buildup, this item
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: only 1 current certificate, with more than one staff over 60 days.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: dry goods on the prep line being scooped with a handless bowl.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the gaskets on the reach-in cooler, sushi line, are soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: a case of single serve bowls on the floor in prep.
Jun 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the walk-in cooler: chicken 46,47,48. Cream cheese 46F. door is now being shut each time, coils are about to be cleaned. ALSO, the sushi area: ice bags are added. There is a fan on the sushi line that blows directly on the cold hold unit, with temperatures over 41F on the top and 43-41F below.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: the pooled eggs for the panko area lacked a time stamp. An adjusted time stamp was then being added.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the walk-in cooler with temperatures over 41F. The walk-in cooler must be manually shut each time, it does not close on its own. The coils for the walk-in cooler fans are covered with a matting of dust.
Jun 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can at the office window, dented.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the walk-in cooler: chicken 46,47,48. Cream cheese 46F. door is now being shut each time, coils are about to be cleaned. ALSO, the sushi area: ice bags are added. There is a fan on the sushi line that blows directly on the cold hold unit, with temperatures over 41F on the top and 43-41F below.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: the pooled eggs for the panko area lacked a time stamp. An adjusted time stamp was then being added.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the free style drink dispenser with an accumulation of build up. ALSO, the ice chute has dried splash up.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed: a new price menu was on the counter and stand, not clearly denoting the consumer advisory. Older menus were returned to the counter and stand for customer access.
Clean-out/floor drain cap missing from plumbing line/floor drain. Observed: lack of a drain cover on the cook line by the back door.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the walk-in cooler with temperatures over 41F. The walk-in cooler must be manually shut each time, it does not close on its own. The coils for the walk-in cooler fans are covered with a matting of dust.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed: cove molding base tiles in the dish wash machine area are not in place.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: 2 cell phones stored on prep shelves in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk oil stored on the floor on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the sushi line are soiled. Also the back walkway has an accumulation grease.
Open dumpster lid. Observed the communal dumpster lid is open.
Jan 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: shrimp on the cook line, in an ice bath 48F. Water was added with more ice, the shrimp was divided, half was placed below.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed: lack of a vacuum breaker on the non chemical side of the splitter at the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards that are stained in the cook area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed: Tiara lacks a Certified Food Manager card.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet cloth under a cutting board in the kitchen.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection is not available for review.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area around the ice chute for the freestyle is soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: multiple clean metal pans with old stickers on them.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken in the walk-in freezer, 35F, not covered.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: chicken on the cook line with todays date, no time stamp.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the coke freestyle multiport nozzle and ice chute with an accumulation of debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee thermos stored over plastic wrap on a food cart. The drink was moved below.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed used apron stored on the prep table under the expo window. This was moved to laundry.
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