BENTO TOWNCENTER
4860 BIG ISLAND DR, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-594-9494
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Sewage/wastewater on floor. Wastewater from under Three compartment sink flowing into floor in kitchen due to leak under Three compartment sink. Also, leak from behind ice machine located next to Three compartment sink. Water Leak from behind grill/ cook line causing waste water on floor under grill overflowing by prep line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025041191 | Mar 3, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water valve turned off at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee turned on
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage area in kitchen
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area above walk in freezer. Ceiling tile at dry storage area with water damage
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen with dust build up
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone stored on prep table next to food prep. Employee removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Operator using steel scrubby to clean while in use with food contact surface. These materials may not be used on in-use food-contact surfaces because the food-contact surfaces are not in the process of being washed, rinsed, and sanitized
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen area. Manager cleaned
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. Case fry oil stored on floor on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled with grease build up
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power tool stored above food preparation area in kitchen on cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop at mop sink not stored hung to dry
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of gold label soy sauce dented at rim of can. See stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager Alvin Gordo CFM certification expired 1-4-26
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice deflector in large ice machine soiled. Also, ice chute on self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in dry food storage area not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handles of two rice warmers in kitchen area in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walkway to dry food storage and in front of ice machine and triple sink. Employee squeegee'd water down drain.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor on cook line. Also, plastic buckets of mayo and soy sauce stored on floor in dry food storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple filters in hood area above wok station soiled. Also, exterior of fryers, and reach-in coolers on cook line soiled. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, exterior of white storage bins on cook line around lid soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed green peppers stored above ready to eat white meat chicken in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed unwashed produce to properly store.
Aug 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pad Thai noodles date marked 8/10 not consumed within 7 days after preparation. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front sushi making station. Operator stated item was placed in cooler earlier and may have been left out during lunch. Operator stated he will keep it in cooler to chill. Also, cooked noodles, liquid pasteurized eggs, shrimp (48F-54F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from wok station. Observed door partially opened. Operator adjusted gasket and closed door fully. Also, milk (45F - Cold Holding)in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated employee may have had milk out during lunch. Operator stated he will ensure it stays in cooler to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on cook line across from hand wash sink soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at self soda dispensing machine in dining area and soda nozzles on same machine soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator replenished paper towels.
Equipment in poor repair. Lid on large ice machine cracked on exterior and inside lid.
Floor, ceiling walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor, ceiling, and walls throughout kitchen, cook line, and prep area soiled/ has accumulation of dust.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket containing soy sauce in dry food storage area stored on floor. Operator removed to properly store.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in prep/ kitchen area missing light shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, exterior of multiple pieces of equipment on cook line soiled (sides of reach-in coolers, fryers)
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean containers on clean storage shelf still have old labels adhered to containers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler across from wok station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at prep sink across from fryers leaking.
Mar 4, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Empty supply bucket. Replaced by manger.
Sewage/wastewater on floor. Wastewater from under Three compartment sink flowing into floor in kitchen due to leak under Three compartment sink. Also, leak from behind ice machine located next to Three compartment sink. Water Leak from behind grill/ cook line causing waste water on floor under grill overflowing by prep line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Not discarded any end of 1 hr hold Time. (1pm)
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. See stop sale. Lo Mein Not discarded any end of 1 hr hold Time. (1 pm )
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under cookline grill and food prep line. Standing water under ice machine. ( located next to Three compartment sink ) Standing water under Three compartment sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Prep line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler. Prep line.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leak from behind ice machine. kitchen. Water leak from behind grill. Cook line. Water leak from under Three compartment sink.
Aug 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded. Also, cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at sushi making station. Employee stated she had door opened during lunch. Operator told employee to leave door closed so cream cheese can chill. Retested at end of inspection and was at 43F.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Container of whipping cream in walk-in-cooler not date marked, only a green sticker that states use first. Operator unsure of when container was opened. Stop Sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to container of oil on shelf next to food warmer. Operator removed cleaner to properly store.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of whipping cream in walk-in-cooler not date marked, only a green sticker that states use first. Operator unsure of when container was opened. Stop Sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. Also, ice deflector in large ice machine soiled.
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/ No CFM on duty while 4 and more employees working.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on cook line. Employee squeegeed water away.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tin foil used to cover shelf ripped/ torn on shelf next to food warmer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at hand wash sink near warewashing area.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from stove. Observed cooked tofu stored above chill line of cooler. Operator removed the excessive tofu to bottom of cooler to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate in ice machine soiled. Also, cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove soiled/ stained.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor near dry food storage area. Operator removed container of oil to properly store.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils stored in container of water of less than 135F near steamtable and rice warmer. Operator emptied water from container.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Plastic bucket of sanitizer on cookline stored on floor. Operator removed bucket and placed on designated stand.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed raw egg wash being held on time control past the 4 hour limit. Employee discarded egg wash.
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/ Observed no certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Manager arrived at the end of inspection stated she was on break.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink on sushi preparation line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on food preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee placed hair net on during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of Rice sticks stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed front hand sink located on sushi preparation line to be in disrepair. Employee stated they do no use hand sink because it does not drain properly.
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