Bento Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
50
Score
Across the available record, Bento Sushi has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Bento Sushi's latest score of 50 falls below the Winter Garden average of 65. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle and degreaser on reach in cooler door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table at front counter.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater, bag and cups on dry storage shelf.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner of front counter.
36-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in back room area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed ginger and onion over pasta in reach in cooler operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One wet mop in bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary 0 ppm. Sanitizer was out. Operator replaced with new bottle of sanitizer. Rechecked 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
50
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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. 2 employees missing certificates
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat strips **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior reach in cooler next to three compartment sink soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over cut lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink at front counter
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One mop in buck next to reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
64
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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/sushi rice.
03F-02-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements/licensed for 3 seats but 8 seats available at Norigami sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./Norigami sushi bar hand sink disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./to go containers and seaweed for sushi roll not protected at sushi prep area/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean./on sushi prep table/ **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers./kitchen reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
61
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Nov 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Upon arrival 7 seats license application stated 3 seats provided operator with seating change evaluations form.
51-15-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bento Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bento Sushi on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bento Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bento Sushi.
How does Bento Sushi compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Bento Sushi most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 65.
Has Bento Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bento Sushi have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bento 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 Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bento Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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