PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

BENTO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BENTO (AKA: BENTO SUSHI) 5700 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60637 Restaurant
July 17, 2025 License Re-Inspection License #3020653
1
Total Violations
1
Critical

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on July 17, 2025. The inspection type was "License Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 1 violation during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

1
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BENTO SUSHI DESIGNATED PREP AREA. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SCHEDULED TO BE INSTALLED ON 9-1-25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections