Bento Cafe
27 S Pointe Dr, Dania Beach, FL 33004 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625121
98
out of 100
A
Grade A
Safety score 98 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 20, 2026
What drove the grade
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection2 basic-2
- Safety score98
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
2 violations found
- First visitJul 20, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
In dishwashing area, chicken thawing in standing water. Operator turned on running water
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
On cook line, standing water 117°F with in use utensils.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.