University, Orange County

BENTO CAFE

12250 STRATEGY SUITE 443, University, FL 32817

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Oct 24, 2024
City
University
County
Orange
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 23308352

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash cans at end of cookline and by front prep cooler opposite cookline

16-46-4

Detail 23308351

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers and metal pans

29-11-4

Detail 23308350

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink at left entrance to cook line faucet is leaking. Operator is aware and has repairs scheduled

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-10-4

Detail 22867860

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Date of birth missing in some employee food handler certification

22-20-5

Detail 22867858

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black Mold- like substance in ice bin in drink station

36-73-4

Detail 22867859

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris in dishwasher area

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22378472

High Priority - 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.Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22378474

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-21-4

Detail 22378471

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22378470

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Grease build up on floor behind equipment.

14-42-4

Detail 22378473

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.Missing over stove.

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

27-17-4

Detail 21753844

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.Not enough pressure on hot water at hand wash sink located on drinks counter. Inspector left water running and flow substantially decreased.

27-16-4

Detail 21753842

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Hand wash sink located at drink counter with temperature of 79F.

16-21-4

Detail 21753843

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-32-5

Detail 21753845

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Missing tiles over dish machine.

13-07-4

Detail 21753846

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee preparing rice while wearing multiple bracelets.

24-08-4

Detail 21753841

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Plastic containers stored over three bay sink.

36-22-4

Detail 21753847

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Standing water on walk in cooler floor.

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 21247834

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.All food items stored overnight in reach in cooler by oven. Fried white meat 56F, fried dark meat 56F, tofu 61, dumplings 45, krab Rangoon's 48F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Fried white chicken 54F, tempura shrimp 48F, krab Rangoon 48F, fried dark meat 45F, liquid eggs 47F Per employee items kept in reach in cooler overnight Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21247836

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Liquid eggs 50F kept in reach in cooler with ambient air cooling of 48F. Fried dark meat chicken 56F, fried white chicken meat 56F, tofu 61 , dumplings 45F, krab Rangoon's 48F - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Fried white chicken 54F, tempura shrimp 48F, krab Rangoon 48F, fried dark meat 45F, liquid eggs 47F per employee all items kept in reach in cooler overnight Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 21247835

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 21247839

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21247833

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Dust on multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21247838

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 21247841

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Standing water in dish area floor. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 21247840

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Scoop use in tea area stored in water with temperature of 45F. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21247837

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Cooling drawers gaskets in sushi area have mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 21247832

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Standing water in reach in cooler across by woks. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 16

12A-07-5

Detail 21237224

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Employee in sushi area start to work with out washing hands and put gloves on.

12A-05-4

Detail 21237228

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.Employee that works in sushi area came from kitchen while drinking from his cup. Grab a pair of gloves and start working. No hand wash, .

01B-02-5

Detail 21237221

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.All food items stored overnight in reach in cooler by oven. Fried white meat 56F, fried dark meat 56F, tofu 61, dumplings 45, krab Rangoon's 48F. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21237231

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Liquid eggs 50F kept in reach in cooler with ambient air cooling of 48F. Fried dark meat chicken 56F, fried white chicken meat 56F, tofu 61 , dumplings 45F, krab Rangoon's 48F

41-17-4

Detail 21237227

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Degreaser bottle stored under hand wash sink by dish area no label.

27-16-4

Detail 21237233

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Hand sink in sushi area with water temperature of 85F.

22-20-5

Detail 21237219

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-21-4

Detail 21237218

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21237220

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Dust on multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 21237222

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee drink stored over prep table in cook-line . Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21237223

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee bagging cooked chicken and no beard guard used. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21237229

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-22-4

Detail 21237226

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Standing water in dish area floor.

10-07-4

Detail 21237232

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Scoop use in tea area stored in water with temperature of 45F.

22-16-4

Detail 21237230

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Cooling drawers gaskets in sushi area have mold like substance.

29-49-6

Detail 21237225

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Standing water in reach in cooler across by woks.

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 20846556

High Priority - 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.

16-21-4

Detail 20846558

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 20846555

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Multiple ceiling tiles around the kitchen are stained.

24-08-4

Detail 20846559

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Clear containers at dish area.

36-22-4

Detail 20846557

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dish washing area and walk in cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 20846561

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Cooling drawers at front counter.In the area we're they keep the salads.Reach in cooler at cook line have mold like substance in shelves and at the back of the cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 20846560

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.At dish washing area.

Sep 15, 2021

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 20367384

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees expired: Danie Sanders, Santiago Lopez

10-01-5

Detail 20367382

Basic - 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 bulk dry rice. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20367383

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line are heavily soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 20367381

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on across from fryers have standing water, leaking onto floor in front of cook line. Repeat Violation