Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi

5570 N Military Trl 400, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi's latest score of 82 sits above the Boca Raton average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. 1. Employee clocked in put on apron and began working at front line sushi station without washing hands, reviewed hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Front line counter employee backpack on togo counter, operator stored properly. 2. Front line counter employee cellphone next to sushi cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
82
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on cutting board at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 118°F on cook line. Operator removed discarded water and replaced water with 170°F, replaced utensils **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
95
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen noodles thawed in standing water. Employee turned faucet on **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
95
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. HWS across from Dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can Employee removed garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Garbage can. Manager removed can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager arrived and produced Certificate **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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/. Manager produced certificate **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Rest rooms(Male and Female
27-16-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi.

How does Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.