Bento Asian Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Bento Asian Kitchen has nine inspections in the public record. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Bento Asian Kitchen scores about where you'd expect for a Tampa restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 115F heater slide door on front services. Reheated to 160F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumped ice and straw in sink at service line.
31A-11-4
78
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink. Back kitchen. Manager added paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Employee eating in back kitchen
12B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10 ppm plumb line for sanitation pumping out more water than sanitizer. Chef used chlorine ppm to remake solution will call repair for maintenance.
21-08-4
82
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors u dear equipment soiled
36-73-4
90
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Gatorade in back reach in cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry goods need to be labeled
02D-01-5
90
Oct 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator moved obstruction. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
36-73-4
82
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator Manually set up until repairs can be made to the dispenser. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator Manually set up until repairs can be made to the dispenser. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
74
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (44F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding); cooked Carrots (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Carrots cut on the 17th, cooked on the 27th, but not marked for cooked on date. **Warning**
02C-01-5
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. Issued form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Issued to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Rosio Cleto **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator will manually fill buckets until repairs are made **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water, operator placed back under running water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Large section of tile missing from front area of kitchen. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soild under equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Eating on prep table, in back of kitchen **Warning**
12B-02-4
37
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle broken on reach in cooler door. Melted/cracked containers on shelf above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in rice. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in cornstarch. Scoop handle in sugar. Discussed proper storage with manager.
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Soda on back prep table. Relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on prep table. Relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bento Asian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bento Asian Kitchen on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bento Asian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bento Asian Kitchen.
How does Bento Asian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bento Asian Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bento Asian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bento Asian Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bento Asian Kitchen 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bento Asian Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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