Obento
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
22
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Obento, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Obento's latest score of 22 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored in visibly soiled water with food debris on flat top grill. Person in charge replaced with clean water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored directly on top of ready to eat vegetables in chest freezer on back of cook line.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 2 packs of raw tuna thawed in original commercial packaging. Package states to remove from package prior to thawing.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at end of cook line. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple food storage containers with visible mold like substance stored on drying rack with clean containers above three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bowl, knives, and metal scrub brushes stored in hand wash sinks at end of cook line and near three compartment sink. Person in charge removed all items from hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles with no date marking prepared previous morning per person in charge.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed all employee training certificates hand written on photocopied versions of a National Registry of Food Safety Professionals certificate. Person in charge unable to provide any original certificates.
53B-09-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed shelving unit of unsealed wood used for spices and sauces on wok station.
14-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Person in charge removed shrimp from sink and placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed neither of 2 rear exit doors able to self-close. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed gaskets in disrepair on walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-52-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; excess grease build up on wok station near back hand wash sink. Mold like substance and food debris on all reach in cooler and walk-in cooler door gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excess ice build up in standing reach in freezer closest to three compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top shelf of flip top cooler on cook line. Employee moved beverage to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on speed rack near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 packs of raw tuna thawed in original commercial packaging. Package states to remove from package prior to thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in metal container with food debris at bottom on back prep table near three compartment sink.
24-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area.
36-37-5
22
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed faucet removed from water source at three compartment sink. Three compartment sink has 2 water sources but 1 faucet has been removed. Remaining faucet is unable to reach all 3 compartments. **Warning**
16-20-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in soiled hot water on flat top grill. Person in charge replaced with clean water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment ordering Fresh Scottish Salmon that is delivered thawed. Fresh Scottish Salmon has Farm Raised indicator on invoice, but no indication of pellet-fed. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro stored in plastic to-go bags in walk-in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled beers in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler under flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of soup made from chicken base at temperatures of 87F in steaming unit in center of cook line. Person in charge stated unit is broken and soup is continuously reheated throughout the day with an intent to keep hot. Person in charge moved soup to flat top grill for reheating to minimum temperature of 165F or higher. Chicken broth (87F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee on cook line rinse hands in mop sink next to hand wash sink closest to rear exit.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored in hand wash sink closest to three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near rear exit of kitchen. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near three compartment sink or closest to front counter. Person in charge provided soap for hand wash sink at front counter. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed wooden bowl with no handle used for scooping in flip top cooler. Person in charge removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet at plumbing fixture at three compartment sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on small shelf above flip top cooler on cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Person in charge turned on running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed both doors at rear exit of establishment with no self-closing mechanisms. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed gaskets in disrepair on walk-in cooler door.
14-52-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed; One dead roach ion shelf behind canned sauces in dry storage. One dead roach in floor between chest reach in freezers on back of cook line. Person in charge cleaned and discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on center prep table near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above wok station. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed; box of oil stored on floor in front of fryer. Box of mayonnaise jugs stored on floor in back dry storage room near maintenance equipment.
08B-38-4
14
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of cream cheese with temperature of 57F stored in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated cream cheese was stored in walk-in cooler over night and was not removed for any reason. Cream cheese (57F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of cream cheese with temperature of 57F stored in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated cream cheese was stored in walk-in cooler over night and was not removed for any reason. Observed 4 flats of shell eggs with ambient temperature of 56F stored in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated eggs were purchased day prior and were not removed from walk-in cooler for any reason.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 4 flats of shell eggs with ambient temperature of 56F stored in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated eggs were purchased day prior and were not removed from walk-in cooler for any reason. Shell eggs ambient (56F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat wontons in standing reach in freezer near walk-in cooler. Wontons are prepared on site. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened cream cheese with no date marking stored in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated cream cheese was opened 2 days prior.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in restroom of lobby.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer of walk-in cooler attached directly to fan guard.
05-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on flip top cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on shelf behind flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed clear plastic container with no handle stored in cooked rice on cook line. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door at rear exit of kitchen unable to self-close. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on walk-in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table near walk-in cooler and not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
29
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement, egg sacs, and/or droppings present. Observed one roach egg sac on hot water heater in dry storage area. Person in charge cleaned area and disposed of egg sac. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; one live roach in dry storage area on wall. One live roach in box of single service cups near rear exit of kitchen. One live roach under boxes of unused menus in back dry storage closet. Person in charge began cleaning area and disposing of live roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in plastic wrap stored over containers of raw shrimp in standing reach in freezer near three compartment sink. All food items removed from commercial packaging. Person in charge moved raw shrimp to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near front counter. Person in charge provided soap.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl with no handle used for scooping; In reach in cooler near three compartment sink. In container of sauce in walk-in cooler. In raw shrimp container in flip top cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on wall behind three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed; one dead roach on bottom of shelf next to standing reach in freezer near three compartment sink. One dead roach in bus tub on shelf at entrance to dry storage. Person in charge cleaned area and disposed of dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two opened employee water bottles stored on shelf above flint top cooler. Person in charge removed employee water bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed; unwashed carrots on floor in walk-in cooler. Unwashed onions on floor in walk-in cooler. Container of ready to eat sauce on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excess of ice build up in standing reach in freezer near the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior and handle of microwave on back side of cook line across from walk-in cooler.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above wok station. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door with no self-closing arm at rear exit of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as a shelf cover in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
35
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach egg sacs, excrement, and/or droppings present. Observed 30+ roach droppings on floor along wall in dry storage area with single service items. Multiple roach egg sacs along wall at dry storage entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: At callback observed 10+ roach droppings along wall of storage room near rear exit of kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; six live roaches between freezer unit and reach in cooler. 10+ live roaches in bamboo skewer box and on top of standing reach in freezer unit by walk-in cooler. 3 live roaches on storage rack in box holding egg roll bags by hand wash sink at end of cook line. 1 live roach on hot water heater in dry storage area. 1 live reach in electrical panel behind reach in freezer unit at end of cook line. 1 live roach in lid of reach in freezer unit at end of cook line. Lid is in disrepair. Person in charge and employees began cleaning and discarding live roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: At callback observed; 1 live roach by standing reach in freezer next to walk-in cooler. 1 live roach in back dry storage area near flour bags. 2 live roaches in storage room with single service items near rear exit of kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed; 30+ dead roaches in trap on floor between freezer unit and reach in cooler. 10+ dead roaches on floor between freezer unit and reach in cooler. 10+ dead roaches on top of reach in freezer door. 5 dead roaches in container storing lids on drying rack above three compartment sink. 5 dead roaches in box holding egg roll bags. 2 dead roaches in storage room at corner of establishment. Employees began cleaning and discarding dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: At callback observed one dead roach under prep table to right of three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
70
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of raw chicken at temperatures of 46-48F stored on bottom shelf of walk-in cooler. Employee stated chicken was prepped and placed in walk-in cooler the day prior and was not removed since. Person in charge discarded raw chicken. Raw chicken (46-48F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of raw chicken at temperatures of 46-48F stored on bottom shelf of walk-in cooler. Employee stated chicken was prepped and placed in walk-in cooler the day prior and was not removed since. Person in charge discarded raw chicken. Observed two containers of cooked noodles at temperatures of 45-47F. Employee stated noodles were cooked day prior, placed in walk-in cooler, and never removed from walk-in cooler since placement. Person in charge discarded cooked noodles. Cooked noodles (45-47F - Cooling) Raw chicken (46-48F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach egg sacs, excrement, and/or droppings present. Observed 30+ roach droppings on floor along wall in dry storage area with single service items. Multiple roach egg sacs along wall at dry storage entrance. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; six live roaches between freezer unit and reach in cooler. 10+ live roaches in bamboo skewer box and on top of standing reach in freezer unit by walk-in cooler. 3 live roaches on storage rack in box holding egg roll bags by hand wash sink at end of cook line. 1 live roach on hot water heater in dry storage area. 1 live reach in electrical panel behind reach in freezer unit at end of cook line. 1 live roach in lid of reach in freezer unit at end of cook line. Lid is in disrepair. Person in charge and employees began cleaning and discarding live roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over ready to eat garlic in reach in cooler under flip top cooler across from fryers. Employee rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed bags of raw chicken stored over raw shrimp wrapped in plastic in reach in freezer next to walk-in cooler. Food items removed from commercial packaging. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed two containers of cooked noodles at temperatures of 45-47F. Employee stated noodles were cooked day prior, placed in walk-in cooler, and never removed from walk-in cooler since placement. Person in charge discarded cooked noodles. Cooked noodles (45-47F - Cooling) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sushi mat stored in hand wash sink by front counter. Person in charge removed sushi mat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Observed one employee with no employee reporting agreement signed that person in charge stated had been working for less than 60 days. Inspector emailed employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Per person in charge restroom not functional and not open for customers or staff. Employees using nearby business restrooms. **Warning**
32-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed; clear plastic container used to scoop rice in large rice container near dry storage. Multiple clear plastic cups used to scoop soy sauce in multiple soy sauce containers throughout establishment. Person in charge removed scoop from rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed cardboard box used as a garbage container behind dumpster at rear of establishment.
33-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard on floor under wok station with visible signs of grease build up.
36-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer easily cleanable on flip top cooler across from wok station.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed; 30+ dead roaches in trap on floor between freezer unit and reach in cooler. 10+ dead roaches on floor between freezer unit and reach in cooler. 10+ dead roaches on top of reach in freezer door. 5 dead roaches in container storing lids on drying rack above three compartment sink. 5 dead roaches in box holding egg roll bags. 2 dead roaches in storage room at corner of establishment. Employees began cleaning and discarding dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer at end of cook line with lid in disrepair and has holes.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; floors around fryers and on wok station soiled with grease build up. Walls behind fryer station soiled with grease build up. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excess ice build up in both chest reach in freezers behind cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in container of standing water on flat top grill. Flat top grill was not on and water was at temperature of 81F. Employee turned grill on. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; gaskets on both reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Hood filters above wok station soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for dumpster at rear of establishment. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler across from fryer station. Employee voluntarily discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door with no self closing arm and not able to self close at rear exit of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service container cut in half and used as a scoop. Person in charge stated it was used as a scoop for rice. Person in charge discarded single service item. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled and torn tin foil used a cover with food items on top. Tin foil was between two flip top coolers on cook line. Employees discarded tin foil and cleaned shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife with chip at tip stored on cook line by flip top cooler.
14-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple rusted shelves in walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white powdery substance with no label stored on wire rack by hand wash sink at end of cook line. Person in charge labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
11
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
20
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 7 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Home defense bug spray stored in establishment
41-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. General chicken in reach in cooler on cook line and reach in freezer in prep area. Manager removed cook line into plastic containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox wipes stored next to plates under front counter.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice next to sushi table rice (123F - Hot Holding). Operated stated they hold rice for four hours and no time marked or written procedure available. Emailed operator TPHC.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At sushi area yellow tail (45F - Cold Holding)in counter top cold holding unit. Employee stated fish in cooler 2 hours. Operator moved to under counter reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs placed above ham slices.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above raw wontons in reach in freezer. Manager moved wantons above beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Emailed operator DBPR 5030-104.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station at sushi area had plastic container. Hand wash station by mop sink has metal bowl in sink. Both were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No consumer advisory for raw fish on menu boards. Raw items marked with fish symbol unable to link to reminder. Supplied operator with consumer advisory linking fish symbol and posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels next to hand wash station in back of kitchen, manager placed towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Restroom near back door, toilet and hand wash station have been removed. Currently used as storage area. Looked up plans to verify bathroom was on approved plans. Operator needs to complete plan review application or reinstall restroom fixtures. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Two employee present, no proof of employee responsibility. Emailed DBPR 5030-103.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. General chicken is cooked and frozen on day one, bag removed yesterday and not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood in reach in freezer used to hold up bottom shelf is not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Through kitchen and storage areas, plastic to go cups used in bulk containers. Manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in back storage room not secure.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On shelf unit by fry area, cardboard lining shelf.
14-45-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach in storage room by back door.
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of reach in freezer in prep area, duct tape used on handle.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee had food in walk in cooler that was not labeled.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor of walk in cooler next to freezer in disrepair. Hole in wall of storage room located by back door.
36-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In walk in cooler, gray plastic container cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw ginger on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At end of cook line over flattop.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on the slide top reach in freezer ext to cooler. Standing reach in freezer next to triple sink.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife placed between prep table and cooler.
10-17-4
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 touching food in bulk salt and flour containers. Manager removed the handle in flour. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Mircrowave next cook line has debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter on cook line is soiled. Side of table at wok station and side of flattop is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door does not have self closing device.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wash clothes in establishment were not stored in sanitizer.
21-12-4
7
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Obento last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Obento on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Obento?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Obento.
How does Obento compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Obento most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Obento's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Obento have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Obento means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Obento inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Obento is inspected around four times per year on average.
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