Ac Bento

72 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged three inspections at Ac Bento, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to five violations previously.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Ac Bento's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

May 7, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Dec 18, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

10B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ac Bento last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ac Bento on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ac Bento?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ac Bento.

How does Ac Bento compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Ac Bento most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Ac Bento's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ac Bento have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ac Bento means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ac Bento inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ac Bento is inspected around two times per year on average.

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