Bento Box
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2024, Bento Box has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time as a public health control” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 97, which Bento Box's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen standing double door fridge holding open raw chicken over open miso paste
3-302.11(A1-2)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mixed tempura, shrimp tempura, and veggie tempura out on fryer counter on time control 89-111*f. No documentation could be provided for 4 hour time stamp. Discussed making a sheet similar to rice time log
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
78
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excess accumulation of grease/food debris along floor along floor beneath and behind cookline equipment. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Discussed limiting pest attractants with PIC
6-501.12
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed package of frozen beef on top of food prep table. Per person in charge (PIC), frozen package of beef was undergoing thawing process. All foods being thawed from frozen shall be thawed in an approved manner. Foods shall be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. PIC placed frozen beef in two-door reach in cooler at time of inspection
3-501.13
90
Jun 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee using handwash sink to rinse measuring cup. Handwash sinks must not used for other purposes than handwashing. Measuring cup was relocated to warewashing area to be cleaned at time of inspection. Person in charge will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing
5-205.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed employees preparing food without a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
86
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Medicines stored or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed packages of nicotine tablets on a shelf in the kitchen above and next to food and food utensils. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection
7-207.11(A)
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In kitchen, employee handling raw chicken with gloved hands then opened prep table cooler and handled food storage container with same gloved hand. Instructed employee to wash prep table cooler door and food container, remove gloves and wash hands to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks
2-301.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On cook line, tempura fried shrimp, sweet potatoes, green beans, onions, and zucchini with internal temperatures of 96*F-110*F. On shelf above prep table cooler, grilled chicken with internal temperature of 95*F. Per employee, TCS foods were fried and grilled about one hour. Shrimp, sweet potatoes, green beans, onions, and zucchini and chicken were re-heated back to 165*F. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at a hot holding temperature of 135*F or higher at all times. Recommended using time as a public health control procedure for tempura fried items on cook line
3-501.16(A)(1)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment uses time as a public health control for sushi rice. Establishment unable to locate written procedures. Procedures for time as a public health control were written at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bento Box last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bento Box on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bento Box?
Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bento Box.
How does Bento Box compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Bento Box most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Bento Box's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bento Box have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bento Box means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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