BENTO ASIAN KITCHEN + SUSHI
12851 NARCOOSEE RD STE 100, Orlando FL 32832 · 352-222-8293
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. breaded chicken (52F - Cold Holding) per operator about 3 hours. Put in freezer to rapid chill. Recheck 36F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at front counter blocked by strainer.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. All new hires. Filled form during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food prep with bracelets.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle below food in starch bulk container.
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout facility
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at front counter had blender in sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No temperature strip for high temperature machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink located by dish machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach in generic spray bottle with no label by hand washing sink at dish wash area
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Utensils used to make drinks at front counter stored next to hand washing sink with no barriers
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no hat or hair net on
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Door frame of walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in direct contact with potato starch and sushi rice
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers at dry dish storage
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at front counter
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at front counter drink station has a blender in the sink Hand washing sink by triple sink had a used glove in the sink
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine had to be run several times before it worked and turned heat strip black
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a hat or hairnet
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid used to cover flour at prep/dish wash area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with roe at sushi bar Scoop handle in direct contact with panko at prep/dish wash area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in container on top of make table at front counter. Operator placed in sink and turned on cold water
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in freezer across from triple sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water wand on dump sink leaking by dish machine
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter wet wiping cloth on cutting board
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch at cooks line next to grill has no label
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid without label, stored under sink at front register area. Operator labeled.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ice directly on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame of walk-in freezer.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Tall reach in freezer and ice machine by triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter at sushi bar. Operator placed inside sanitizer bucket.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. breaded chicken (52F - Cold Holding) per operator about 3 hours. Put in freezer to rapid chill. Recheck 36F.
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. Liquid eggs, teriyaki chicken on cook line and rice front counter area. Operator discarded
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated installed 2-14-23
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes on front counter area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler prep area.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash gauge not registering
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink front counter
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers front counter area
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine and cooler in storage area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda machine, behind nozzles soiled
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to the prep sink in sushi station
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/1/2023
Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on top of cutting board
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.