Bento Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
74
Score
Bento Cafe has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling tile missing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Bento Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink area
36-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in cold warer in cooler drawer for scooping boba. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic bins
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket on floor at front counter . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In office
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Drink on dish storage shelf. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers
16-46-4
86
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in expo cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in One of the gender neutral bathrooms is not flushing. Per operator they have maintenance scheduled.
32-23-4
78
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
86
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ladle stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ladle hanging on crash cart **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
23-03-4
74
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -liquid eggs on insufficient ice bath on cook line 65f. Less than 4 hours, operator added ice for temperature recovery. Operator replaced product. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: No liquid eggs cold holding at time of callback. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top, corners, doors of dish machine have a build up of food debris. Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -pieces of cove molding missing or damaged in kitchen, behind cooking equipment. Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -areas of kitchen floor missing grout causing an accumulation of standing water and food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Jul 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Lo mein and green beans at hot holding unit with temperature of 128F. Corrective action taken to reheat product to 165f, and then hot hood at 135f or above, explained to manager **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: No hot holding at time of callback. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.No hot water at hand sink by fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bento Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bento Cafe on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bento Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bento Cafe.
How does Bento Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Bento Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Bento Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bento Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bento Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bento Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bento Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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