Tampa, Hillsborough County

BENTO CAFÉ

5103 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa, FL 33617

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jul 6, 2023
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 22102594

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects. One near prep area and one near dishwasher.

32-09-4

Detail 22102598

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed both men and women's bathroom in disrepair. Plumber currently in bathroom to repair issues. Bathroom repaired by plumber onsite and available for use. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

16-21-4

Detail 22102595

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 22102596

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. observed at pick up window, employee placed drink in safe location, Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22102593

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. water temperature 129F, employee removed utensil from water. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 22102597

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. both unisex bathrooms not functioning, plumber onsite repaired 1 bathroom. toilet not flushing. Plumber onsite made repairs to comply. other bathroom currently in repair. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21919522

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on counter temped at 67F. Manager placed chicken back into walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21919520

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle near three compartment sink unlabeled.

12B-07-4

Detail 21919523

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee can on food prep counter. Manager discarded of can. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21919521

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken boxes on floor of walk in cooler. Manager placed items on to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21919519

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water temping 84F.

08B-17-4

Detail 21919525

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat produce. Manager rearranged items in cooler. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21919524

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

03F-02-5

Detail 21373759

High Priority - 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 on make line. Manager time marked . Cooked beef and cooked at 10:30am. Manager time marked. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21373758

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of soap stored over clean lids in dry storage. Manager moved Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21373760

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In right side restroom

24-08-4

Detail 21373757

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in dish area have wet nesting

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-07-5

Detail 20946935

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed the manager did not know the Big 6, I emailed the Big 6 poster to him.

31A-09-4

Detail 20946936

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a mop bucket stored in front of the handsink. Operator moved the mop bucket. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20946934

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine with pink mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

Sep 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 20484927

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 wire whisks stored in the hand sink. Manager removed the whisks from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20484928

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink. Manager had employee restock the towels. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 20484926

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.