Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
33
Score
Going back to 2022, Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi has 18 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville Beach facility scores 73, putting Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
18
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); pork/shrimp dumplings (50F - Cold Holding) over stocked stainless pans. Employee removed excess and placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used to line all raw fish in front reach in.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed establishment holding cooked rice on Time As A Public Health Control without time mark. Employee placed time mark on fried rice. Employee stated rice was placed out at 11:30. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on no chemical side of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment without measuring device for hot water sanitizing dish machine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large container inside sink of employee hand washing station,located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in walk In freezer open boxes of frozen fish stored on the floor. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen beef in pan of water in prep sink at the end of cook line. Employee turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
33
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed thawed tuna in sink under running water still in Commercially processed reduced oxygen package bearing label to remain frozen until time of use. See stop sale
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cart located on cook line Butter (56F - Cold Holding). Employee removed and placed in stand alone cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice held on TIME As A Public Health Control without time mark . Manager stated rice was made at 11:00 . Manager placed time mark on sushi rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on no chemical side of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector will provide cop of employee health agreement form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed employee handwashing sink without paper towels and soap. Employee provided paper towels and soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without 1 certified food manager on duty. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lined under cutting boards that are stored on prep table in back room. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna in sink under running water still in Commercially processed reduced oxygen package bearing label to remain frozen until time of use. See stop sale
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance located on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
32
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw steak in stand alone cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on no chemical side of splitter.
29-42-4
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/ Observed no certified food manager present while 4 employees on duty handling food.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed frozen chicken stored in employee hand sink to thaw. Employee removed and stored properly raw chicken properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach next to stand alone cooler across from Dish Machine. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch. Employee removed watch during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed grill filters soiled over grill area.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken stored in employee hand sink to thaw. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
41
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 17 live flying insects in kitchen. 5 live flying insects on cook line. 12 live flying insects around dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed total of 5 flying insects. 3 flying insects on cook line. 2 flying insects near sushi / service counter. Observed total of 9 live Roaches. 7 live roaches in dining area. 2 live roaches near sushi/ service line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed total of 7 live roaches. 1 live roach along wall behind dish machine. 2 live roaches in cabinets in dining area. 4 live roaches in reach in coolers. Observed total of 6 flying insects. 5 flying insects on cook line next to rice cooker. 1 flying insect on stainless wall . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed total of 2 live roaches. 2 live roaches in dining area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed total of 6 live roaches. 4 live roaches in dining area. 1 live roach in ladies bathroom. 1 live roach on wall in kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed total of 6 live roaches. 4 live roaches in reach in cooler. 2 live roaches on cook line. Observed total of 4 live flying insects. 3 flying insects on hoods above grill area. 1 flying insect near employee hand washing sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed 1 live roach at entrance of cook line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed dead flying insect on plate next to cut green onions in reach in cooler. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed 1 dead flying insect in pan of raw chicken kabobs located in reach in cooler. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 14 dead flying insects in bowls filled with apple cider , water and soap stored on counter next to clean dishes, and on rice cooker. Observed 1 dead flying insect on plate next to cut green onions in reach in cooler. See stop sale Observed 6 dead flying insects inside reach in cooler on lids located at entrance to kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in prep sink along with pan of frozen shrimp thawing. Employee removed dead roach from prep sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed total of 13 dead roaches. 7 dead roaches in dining area. 6 dead roaches in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed total of 11 dead flying insects throughout kitchen. Observed total 2 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in stand alone freezer. 1 dead roach at entrance to kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed total of 4 dead roaches. Observed total of 2 dead flying insects. 2 dead roaches on service counter across from sushi area. 2 dead roaches in dining area. 1 dead flying insect in hand sink. 1 dead flying insect in reach in cooler on raw chicken kabob in stainless pan. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed total 5 dead roaches. 2 dead roaches in ladies bathroom. 1 dead roach on cook line. 2 dead roaches in dining area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed total of 2 dead roaches. 1 dead roach on cook line. 1 dead roach in back room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
67
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 17 live flying insects in kitchen. 5 live flying insects on cook line. 12 live flying insects around dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed total of 5 flying insects. 3 flying insects on cook line. 2 flying insects near sushi / service counter. Observed total of 9 live Roaches. 7 live roaches in dining area. 2 live roaches near sushi/ service line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed total of 7 live roaches. 1 live roach along wall behind dish machine. 2 live roaches in cabinets in dining area. 4 live roaches in reach in coolers. Observed total of 6 flying insects. 5 flying insects on cook line next to rice cooker. 1 flying insect on stainless wall . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed total of 2 live roaches. 2 live roaches in dining area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed total of 6 live roaches. 4 live roaches in dining area. 1 live roach in ladies bathroom. 1 live roach on wall in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed dead flying insect on plate next to cut green onions in reach in cooler. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed 1 dead flying insect in pan of raw chicken kabobs located in reach in cooler. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Not observed at callback **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 14 dead flying insects in bowls filled with apple cider , water and soap stored on counter next to clean dishes, and on rice cooker. Observed 1 dead flying insect on plate next to cut green onions in reach in cooler. See stop sale Observed 6 dead flying insects inside reach in cooler on lids located at entrance to kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in prep sink along with pan of frozen shrimp thawing. Employee removed dead roach from prep sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed total of 13 dead roaches. 7 dead roaches in dining area. 6 dead roaches in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed total of 11 dead flying insects throughout kitchen. Observed total 2 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in stand alone freezer. 1 dead roach at entrance to kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed total of 4 dead roaches. Observed total of 2 dead flying insects. 2 dead roaches on service counter across from sushi area. 2 dead roaches in dining area. 1 dead flying insect in hand sink. 1 dead flying insect in reach in cooler on raw chicken kabob in stainless pan. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed total 5 dead roaches. 2 dead roaches in ladies bathroom. 1 dead roach on cook line. 2 dead roaches in dining area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe draining water directly on floor from employee hand sink while washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Still the same at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
29-08-4
64
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 17 live flying insects in kitchen. 5 live flying insects on cook line. 12 live flying insects around dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed total of 5 flying insects. 3 flying insects on cook line. 2 flying insects near sushi / service counter. Observed total of 9 live Roaches. 7 live roaches in dining area. 2 live roaches near sushi/ service line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed total of 7 live roaches. 1 live roach along wall behind dish machine. 2 live roaches in cabinets in dining area. 4 live roaches in reach in coolers. Observed total of 6 flying insects. 5 flying insects on cook line next to rice cooker. 1 flying insect on stainless wall . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed total of 2 live roaches. 2 live roaches in dining area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed dead flying insect on plate next to cut green onions in reach in cooler. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed 1 dead flying insect in pan of raw chicken kabobs located in reach in cooler. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 14 dead flying insects in bowls filled with apple cider , water and soap stored on counter next to clean dishes, and on rice cooker. Observed 1 dead flying insect on plate next to cut green onions in reach in cooler. See stop sale Observed 6 dead flying insects inside reach in cooler on lids located at entrance to kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Not observed at callback **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in prep sink along with pan of frozen shrimp thawing. Employee removed dead roach from prep sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed total of 13 dead roaches. 7 dead roaches in dining area. 6 dead roaches in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed total of 11 dead flying insects throughout kitchen. Observed total 2 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in stand alone freezer. 1 dead roach at entrance to kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed total of 4 dead roaches. Observed total of 2 dead flying insects. 2 dead roaches on service counter across from sushi area. 2 dead roaches in dining area. 1 dead flying insect in hand sink. 1 dead flying insect in reach in cooler on raw chicken kabob in stainless pan. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe draining water directly on floor from employee hand sink while washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Still the same at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
64
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 17 live flying insects in kitchen. 5 live flying insects on cook line. 12 live flying insects around dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed total of 5 flying insects. 3 flying insects on cook line. 2 flying insects near sushi / service counter. Observed total of 9 live Roaches. 7 live roaches in dining area. 2 live roaches near sushi/ service line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed total of 7 live roaches. 1 live roach along wall behind dish machine. 2 live roaches in cabinets in dining area. 4 live roaches in reach in coolers. Observed total of 6 flying insects. 5 flying insects on cook line next to rice cooker. 1 flying insect on stainless wall . **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed dead flying insect on plate next to cut green onions in reach in cooler. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Not observed at callback **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 14 dead flying insects in bowls filled with apple cider , water and soap stored on counter next to clean dishes, and on rice cooker. Observed 1 dead flying insect on plate next to cut green onions in reach in cooler. See stop sale Observed 6 dead flying insects inside reach in cooler on lids located at entrance to kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Not observed at callback **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in prep sink along with pan of frozen shrimp thawing. Employee removed dead roach from prep sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed total of 13 dead roaches. 7 dead roaches in dining area. 6 dead roaches in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed total of 11 dead flying insects throughout kitchen. Observed total 2 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in stand alone freezer. 1 dead roach at entrance to kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe draining water directly on floor from employee hand sink while washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
29-08-4
64
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 17 live flying insects in kitchen. 5 live flying insects on cook line. 12 live flying insects around dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed total of 5 flying insects. 3 flying insects on cook line. 2 flying insects near sushi / service counter. Observed total of 9 live Roaches. 7 live roaches in dining area. 2 live roaches near sushi/ service line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed dead flying insect on plate next to cut green onions in reach in cooler. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Not observed at callback **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 14 dead flying insects in bowls filled with apple cider , water and soap stored on counter next to clean dishes, and on rice cooker. Observed 1 dead flying insect on plate next to cut green onions in reach in cooler. See stop sale Observed 6 dead flying insects inside reach in cooler on lids located at entrance to kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Not observed at callback **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in prep sink along with pan of frozen shrimp thawing. Employee removed dead roach from prep sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed total of 13 dead roaches. 7 dead roaches in dining area. 6 dead roaches in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe draining water directly on floor from employee hand sink while washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
64
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 18 flying insects. 8 flying insects on cook line. 2 flying insects on service/ sushi area. 8 flying insects in warehouse washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed 17 live flying insects in kitchen. 5 live flying insects on cook line. 12 live flying insects around dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cooked octopus balls (49F-55F - Cold Holding); Raw fish necks (49F-55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (49F-55F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F-55F - Cold Holding); Shrimp tempura (49F-55F - Cold Holding).See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F-51F. Observed in reach in cooler Raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) located at the entrance of kitchen. Observed the meats too full I reach in cooler as towards middle of pan meats were at 43F and below. Manager removed 1/2 and stored in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 18 flying insects. 8 flying insects on cook line. 2 flying insects on service/ sushi area. 8 flying insects in warehouse washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed fly in curry sauce in reach in cooler. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cooked octopus balls (49F-55F - Cold Holding); Raw fish necks (49F-55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (49F-55F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F-55F - Cold Holding); Shrimp tempura (49F-55F - Cold Holding).See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F-51F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee hand sink at the end of cook line stored with small plastic bucket. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment without probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door with light shining from outside at bottom of door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from employee hand sink.
29-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
35
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Still the same at callback. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed employee engaging in food preparation that has been employed more than60 days without food certification. Observed no employee training at callback. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near sushi bar.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment serving undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Manager called vender and they will email the parasite destruction sheet to email. Vender sent copy of Parasite destruction letter. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide labeled for household use only near Dish machine. Manager removed pesticide from restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed large yellow tail hamachi (white fish) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package, still in packaging thawed. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment without measuring device for high temperature sanitizing Dish machine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment without time control documents filled out. Manager completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense rice. Manager removed from container of rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed large yellow tail hamachi (white fish) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package, still in packaging thawed. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large container of rice vinegar stored on floor of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Manager removed from cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in cooler with drinking glasses. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large clear container containing rice without a label on it. Manager placed label on rice. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
26
Jun 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in warehouse washing area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter add without a back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside the bottom of back door of kitchen.
35B-01-4
67
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at the end of cook line.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked noodles from walk-in cooler at 55F placed in reach in cooler. Employee stated he placed in flip top cooler about an hour ago. Manager placed noodles back in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice without time mark. Employee stated sushi rice was placed on counter at 11:30am. Employee placed time mark on sushi rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink at grill area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At 5:30pm found sushi rice held under time control not discarded at the end of the 4 hour. Sushi rice was time marked from 1-5pm and manager verified this was the correct time. After reviewing with manager he discarded the rice. cream cheese (49F) in main sushi cooler. Manager stated cream cheese has being in cooler since yesterday. Manager discarded cream cheese.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (49F) in main sushi cooler. Manager stated cream cheese has being in cooler since yesterday. Manager discarded cream cheese. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. At 5:30pm found sushi rice held under time control not discarded at the end of the 4 hour. Sushi rice was time marked from 1-5pm and manager verified this was the correct time. After reviewing with manager he discarded the rice.
03F-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. At 5:45pm found sushi rice held under time control not time marked. Cook made rice at 5:30pm and forgot to time marked. After reviewing with manager he time marked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee moving a trash can then putting on gloves and then began preparing sushi without washing his hands. After reviewing with employee he washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket is torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
43
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All three cutting board on cook line area stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor covered with standing water in front of the dish machine. Manager cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two cases of cooking oil stored on floor near kitchens entrance. Cook properly stored cooking oil.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in room temperature standing water( water temp 77F) in fry station. Cook discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sushi coolers have soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
74
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 24, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi.
How does Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi is inspected around five times per year on average.
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