Bento Cafe in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
4860 Big Island Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246Bento Cafe in Jacksonville operates under Risk Level 2 with 68 seats and has been inspected 29 times since 2016, accumulating 224 violations—an average of 7.7 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on March 3, 2025 for sewage leaks and received a $400 disciplinary fine. Management awareness violations, employee health reporting violations, and proper hand-washing violations appear repeatedly across the inspection record. On August 18, 2025, an inspection with 33 violations resulted in a Warning Issued disposition, followed by a callback inspection on August 20, 2025 that showed full compliance with zero violations. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 documented 24 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, chemical storage, and hand-washing, with Inspection Completed - No Further Action as the disposition.
Most recent closure: March 3, 2025 for sewage leaks.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bento Cafe in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Bento Cafe in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Bento Cafe in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025041191 | $400.00 | Mar 3, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Bento Cafe in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections36 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bento Cafe in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bento Cafe in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Bento Cafe in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Bento Cafe in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Bento Cafe in Jacksonville was last shut down on March 3, 2025 for sewage leaks. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Bento Cafe in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bento Cafe in Jacksonville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Bento Cafe in Jacksonville had?
- Bento Cafe in Jacksonville has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bento Cafe in Jacksonville find?
- Bento Cafe in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bento Cafe in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Bento Cafe in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
- Has Bento Cafe in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Bento Cafe in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Bento Cafe in Jacksonville been fined?
- Bento Cafe in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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