Sushi Bento
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
86
Score
Sushi Bento has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “employee personal items stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Lake Wales facility scores 90, putting Sushi Bento on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed bowl from uncooked rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs in at front counter in the chopped lettuce operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter cooler Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
86
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in reach in freezer
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of vegetables in handwashing sink Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed on hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
74
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in the flour. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Laptop on top of white food bin in the corner of the kitchen. Employee removed their laptop. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook placed hair resistant on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
82
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); diced raw chicken squares (50F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler unit near hand washing sink by front counter the raw diced chicken and cooked shrimp were elevated and not in slots. Operator placed cooked shrimp and raw diced chicken in the make table of the reach in cooler no longer elevated. Recheck temperature at 2:10 pm cooked shrimp 42F. Raw diced chicken 43F 2:12 pm. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at 2 of the 3 paper towels dispensers. Operator dispensed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of the sweet and sour packets holding container. Operator removed her phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
74
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on box of chopsticks. Jacket removed and placed in employee area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Nov 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Light not functioning. Over sushi prep
36-62-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents on cook line. Next service date 1/3/2024
36-50-4
90
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. In storage closet. Employee removed pesticide from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on Stored on top of seasonings. Employee removed personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of vinegar on the floor. Employee placed food six inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind the grill next to the hand washing sink close by front counter.
23-03-4
74
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Bento last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Bento on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Bento?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sushi Bento.
How does Sushi Bento compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?
Sushi Bento most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.
Has Sushi Bento's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Bento have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi Bento 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 Sushi Bento inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Bento is inspected around three times per year on average.
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