BENTO

Name: BENTO
Address: 863 N ALAFAYA TRL, ORLANDO, FL, 32828, US
Rating: 54.7

863 N ALAFAYA TRL, ORLANDO, FL 32828

License #5810120

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54.7 Grade F / 100

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BENTO in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 54.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 48 total violations — 5 critical, 8 major, 35 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 27, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: no critical rows, 3 major, and 12 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing sauce no hair restraint. Employee added hate on .
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on make table cutting board . Operator moved it to sanitizer buckets .
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar and starch no label at the kitchen. Operator label it .
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Salad tray stored at the walk-in cooler not covered.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracking tile by dishwasher area .
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Bottom make table handle.
[12B-13-4] employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Energy drink stored bottom of make table. Operator removed it .
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil at the hot hold at 97 f. Operator boiled the water 145f.
[51-16-7] 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/. Establishments moved the 3 compartment sink and added dishwasher without approval plan .
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken stored on floor at the walk-in cooler .
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 4 certificate available out of 20 employees.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to the ice machine.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. One out by the hoods,

Disposition: Warning Issued
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing sauce no hair restraint. Employee added hate on .
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracking tile by dishwasher area .
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to the ice machine.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Bottom make table handle.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 4 certificate available out of 20 employees.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Salad tray stored at the walk-in cooler not covered.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil at the hot hold at 97 f. Operator boiled the water 145f.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on make table cutting board . Operator moved it to sanitizer buckets .
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken stored on floor at the walk-in cooler .
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar and starch no label at the kitchen. Operator label it .
[12B-13-4] employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Energy drink stored bottom of make table. Operator removed it .
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. One out by the hoods,
[51-16-7] 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/. Establishments moved the 3 compartment sink and added dishwasher without approval plan .

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[11-26-1] 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. Missing some employee . Operator start letting everyone at the location to sign .
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. miso soup prepared 10;20 am (120 F - Hot Holding) Operater forget to switch on the hot hold .
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked with bunch of boxes . Operator removed it .
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk open 8-11 .
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under the ice machine.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. miso soup prepared 10;20 am (120 F - Hot Holding) Operater forget to switch on the hot hold .
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 81 f.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed front customer employee preparing drink and fill soup without hair restraint.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored at the make table cutting board .
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the wrong spot at the mop sink supposed to be by the water side not at the chemical side .
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli stored on top of noodles at the walk-in cooler .
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All the gasket at the wall-in cooler and bottom table need to be clean .
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. A lot of chicken boxes and containers stored on floor at the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer .
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk opened 8-11-25
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and corn starch no label .

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