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BENTO ASIAN KITCHEN + SUSHI

501 N ORLANDO AVE STE 221, Winter Park FL 32789 · 407-755-3555

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats104
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814607
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the grill egg wash 60° stored over ice. The pan with the egg dose not touch the ice, it is sitting above. Recommend adding more ice to the lower pan or place in a deeper pan
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees at cook line
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets at reach in cooler at fryer station
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in reach in freezer at cook line
Basic/14-69-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 48F, cooked shrimp 48F, cut tomatoes 50F, noodles 50F. Per operator placed less than 2 hours. Operator placed items in ice of temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with trash can at prep station
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with no label at front counter
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
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. Reach in cooler at cook line internal temperature 48F
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Prep tables
Basic/14-20-4
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under 3 compartment sink and under 2 door reach in cooler prep station
Basic/36-22-4
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with cart at prep station
Intermediate/31A-09-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water at 72F at cook line
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Low boy reach in cooler soiled with debris at cook line
Basic/22-16-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line
Basic/21-12-4
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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/ 9 employees including 2 shift leaders, no manager on site.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for sushi cook
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean container not properly air dried in dish area
Basic/24-08-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in water at 95F in cook line.
Basic/10-07-4
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the grill egg wash 60° stored over ice. The pan with the egg dose not touch the ice, it is sitting above. Recommend adding more ice to the lower pan or place in a deeper pan
High priority/03A-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Hinge to the right door of the main line make cooler is loose, doors will not work independently (door will not close tightly on its own )
Basic/14-11-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados at the sushi station
Basic/08B-17-4
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two medium size yellow cutting boards stored under table next to reach in cooler by walk in
Basic/14-09-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. At dry dish storage
Basic/14-38-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage
Basic/16-46-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.