Bento Archer in Gainesville
Last inspected:
3841 Sw Archer Rd Ste D, Gainesville, FL 32608Bento Cafe in Gainesville has accumulated 210 violations across 43 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.9 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of recurring compliance issues, particularly around employee health reporting (24 violations), chemical storage (18 violations), and food contact surfaces (16 violations). A June 2024 inspection found 13 violations with four high-priority citations, followed by a callback three days later. In July 2025, inspectors issued a warning after finding 11 violations, including one high-priority violation, and a compliance callback the next day revealed ongoing issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bento Archer in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
5
violations / inspection
5 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Alachua County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Bento Archer in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Observed : the silver K class fire extinguisher has the green indicator out side of the fully charged zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Bento Archer in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (44)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 7 inspections20 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Bento Archer in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bento Archer in Gainesville last inspected?
- Bento Archer in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 24, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Bento Archer in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bento Archer in Gainesville are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Bento Archer in Gainesville had?
- Bento Archer in Gainesville has had 44 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bento Archer in Gainesville find?
- Bento Archer in Gainesville was most recently inspected on June 24, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Bento Archer in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Bento Archer in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Bento Archer in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bento Archer in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Bento Archer in Gainesville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Bento Cafe (2025).
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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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