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BENTO SUSHI

426 W PLANT ST STE F, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407.347.5549

Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813716
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements/licensed for 3 seats but 8 seats available at Norigami sushi bar.
Basic/51-09-4/Repeat Violation
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $620

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017029719May 12, 2017Jul 18, 2017$300
4--2016055688Sep 20, 2016Apr 10, 2017$320

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 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 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wet wipe cloth on Cutting board at front counter.
Basic/21-12-4
The state's own report →
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle and degreaser on reach in cooler door. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table at front counter.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater, bag and cups on dry storage shelf.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner of front counter.
Basic/36-73-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in back room area.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed ginger and onion over pasta in reach in cooler operator removed.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One wet mop in bucket.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary 0 ppm. Sanitizer was out. Operator replaced with new bottle of sanitizer. Rechecked 200 ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 13, 2025Inspection 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat strips
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
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. 2 employees missing certificates
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior reach in cooler next to three compartment sink soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over cut lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator corrected.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink at front counter
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One mop in buck next to reach in cooler
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator more than 4 hours Cooked Shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); Raw Tuna (48F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than 4 hours Cooked Shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); Raw Tuna (48F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided plan operator filled out and posted
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottle at front counter. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottle, cup and bags on dry storage rack.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass door tech in cooler gasket soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door reach in cooler soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on bucket in front of reach in freeze
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 9, 2024Inspection 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -per operator, seating change has been reported and signed off by fire marshal. Still needs water dept signature
Basic/51-09-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Norigami hand sink. Per operator, he is contacting plan review to change type of sink.
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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/sushi rice.
High priority/03F-02-5
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements/licensed for 3 seats but 8 seats available at Norigami sushi bar.
Basic/51-09-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers./kitchen reach in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Plumbing system in disrepair./Norigami sushi bar hand sink disrepair.
Basic/29-08-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./to go containers and seaweed for sushi roll not protected at sushi prep area/
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean./on sushi prep table/
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site

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.