BENTO CAFE
121 S ORANGE AVE STE 130N, Orlando FL 32801 · 407 999 8989
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 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. Noodles 48F less than 4 hours per operator. Advised to put on ice or in walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022054677 | Nov 2, 2022 | Mar 30, 2023 | $800 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee was wearing gloves and handling trash. Employee then proceeded to change gloves without washing hands and handle broccoli. I immediately advised employee to wash hands and change gloves.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee began to wash hands in 3 comp sink. Advised to only wash hands in designated handwashing sink
Ceiling tile missing. - above walk in coolers
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board on expo cooler
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in Expo cooler
Jan 28, 2026Inspection 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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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator had several items missing from time plan. Operator added to time plan.
Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in cold warer in cooler drawer for scooping boba. Operator removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic bins
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket on floor at front counter. Operator removed
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. In office
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Drink on dish storage shelf. Operator immediately removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers
Jan 3, 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
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in expo cooler
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in One of the gender neutral bathrooms is not flushing. Per operator they have maintenance scheduled.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. in hand sink at entry way of kitchen
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Plastic containers on dirty shelf above dish machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on crash cart handle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in prep cooler by service winder in kitchen
Apr 9, 2024Inspection 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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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above salad prep table
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping and handling food.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in ice water. And water of 1189F. Advised operator to add to time plan or keep in empty container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets In fry freezer slightly soiled
Dec 21, 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
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Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in cooler slightly torn at bottom
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over cook line and are by mop sink. Operator is aware and ordered more light shields
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to fry prep cooler soiled
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 48F less than 4 hours per operator. Advised to put on ice or in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf above prep table
In-use ladle stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ladle hanging on crash cart
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
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.