Bentofu
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Bentofu, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around four violations found each time.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee scraping and cleaning around fryers then put on gloves without washing hands prior to preparing food on cook line. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on shelf above cook line table. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed soft wood bowl used to prepare sticky rice on top of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-25-5
74
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come out of walk in cooler go to cook's line and begin work without washing hands and begin organizing clean steel bowls and food items inside reach in cooler. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed large wooden bowl on top of ice machine used to prepare sticky rice made of a soft wood.
14-25-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of grease behind equipment and rice cooker at end of cook's line.
36-01-4
70
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid by server station next to soda fountain.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice bin at front counter. Operator removed scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
67
Jul 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
May 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried tofu made yesterday no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on shelf above three compartment sink wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed automatic gratuity sign posted on menu board entering restaurant, but, no disclosure printed on menu or bill. **Warning**
55-01-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood bowl used to make sushi rice on top of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-25-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged fluorescent light shield over prep table across from three compartment sink . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4
64
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance in interior of ice machine in kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on stainless steel shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed large wood bowl used for making sushi rice on top of ice machine with the wood still damp on interior.
14-25-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice by front counter. Operator removed from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
67
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp on rolling rack in walk-in cooler. Operator moved moved beef under shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking access to hand washing sink next to dishwasher. Operator moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on shelf above three compartment sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bentofu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bentofu on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bentofu?
Across the inspection record, basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bentofu.
How does Bentofu compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Bentofu most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Bentofu's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Bentofu have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bentofu 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 Bentofu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bentofu is inspected around three times per year on average.
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