BENTO CAFÉ
3254 MARGARITAVILLE BLVD, Kissimmee FL 34747 · 407-507-3096
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 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. - pooled eggs <1 hour (56 - Cold Holding). Observed sitting over ice. Employee added more ice
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to dish machine
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under chemical rack next to ice machine
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 cornstarch container on cooks line.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic and metal containers stored above triple sink
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles and dumplings temping between 54F-58F,per operator items were bought from walk in cooler to reach in cooler less than 2 hours. Operator iced down items for temperature recovery
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter
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 across from wok station on cooks line
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee pouring sauces into squat cups with long hair not restrained
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by mop sink at back of kitchen
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water temping at 74F at cooks line
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Low boy reach in cooler at end of cooks line
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves on answer the phone and then engage in food prep without changing gloves or washing hands Operator educated employee
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee observed rinsing utensil with food product on it in handwashing sink at front counter
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. Provided operator copy of reporting agreement which was then filled out
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At make table in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Front counter Operator provided with hat which employee then put on
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cookline
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front counter
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in green onions at make table in kitchen Operator moved
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in water 113F Operator removed
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood light over cookline missing shield Work order in per operator
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several in clean dish storage
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado in use with sticker still on
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Boba tea station beneath reach in cooler drawers
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at front counter Operator removed
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lo mein noodles stored in reach-in cooler over night per operator, 58F. Operator discarded.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling vents on front line soiled with accumulated dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour on cookline
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - pooled eggs <1 hour (56 - Cold Holding). Observed sitting over ice. Employee added more ice
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling above ware wash station dusty
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. - at back cook line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook employee wearing watched
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.