Bento Newberry in Gainesville

Last inspected:

3832 W Newbery Rd 1-j, Gainesville, FL 32607
Overview

Bento 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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

33Inspections
215Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Bento Newberry in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 6.5 violations / inspection 6.5 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.15 violations / inspection 5.15 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Bento Newberry in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 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
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 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
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 6 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 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
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Bento Newberry in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bento Newberry in Gainesville last inspected?
Bento Newberry in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 18, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Bento Newberry in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Bento Newberry in Gainesville are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Bento Newberry in Gainesville had?
Bento Newberry in Gainesville has had 33 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 Newberry in Gainesville find?
Bento Newberry in Gainesville was most recently inspected on August 18, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Bento Newberry in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, Bento Newberry in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.

Nearby Establishments to Bento Newberry

Poor Inspection Records Near Gainesville

Stories You May Have Missed Gainesville

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Bento Newberry. How we collect and verify this data.