Bento Cafe in Gainesville
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3832 W Newbery Rd 1-j, Gainesville, FL 32607Bento Cafe in Gainesville has accumulated 207 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a pattern of repeated compliance failures, with administrative complaints recommended eight times since 2023. Employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage represent the top violation categories. Most recent inspections in late 2025 show escalating violations, with 21 citations in September and 17 in December, though the facility complied during final callback inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bento Cafe in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Bento Cafe in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 5 inspections39 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 6 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Bento Cafe in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bento Cafe in Gainesville last inspected?
- Bento Cafe in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 23, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Bento Cafe in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bento Cafe in Gainesville are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Bento Cafe in Gainesville had?
- Bento Cafe in Gainesville has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bento Cafe in Gainesville find?
- Bento Cafe in Gainesville was most recently inspected on December 23, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Bento Cafe in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Bento Cafe in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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