Benihana
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2017, Benihana has 17 inspections in the public record. Benihana was last inspected on Jul 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 20 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE BOWL TOO LARGE FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR LARGE BOWL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND EQUIPMENT IN SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. WATER DOES NOT COME OUT OF FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN LIQUOR ROOM WITH SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Jan 16, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AND BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER IN THE HANDSINK IN DINING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS ADVISED TO UNCLOG SINK AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE SUSHI/TO GO PREP AREA, DISH AREA. ALSO NOTED MISSING GROUT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BAR, SUSHI/TO GO PREP AREA, AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOOD CABINET AT HANDSINKS IN DINING AREAS BREAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COMP SINK IN SUSHI/TO GO PREP LEAKING FROM BASINS PIPES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 13, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE REAR PREP, DISH AREA, BAR, AND SUSHI/TO GO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALAD VERIFIABLE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COMP SINK IN SUSHI/TO GO PREP LEAKING FROM BASINS PIPES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AND BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER IN THE HANDSINK IN DINING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS ADVISED TO UNCLOG SINK AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE SUSHI/TO GO PREP AREA, DISH AREA. ALSO NOTED MISSING GROUT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BAR, SUSHI/TO GO PREP AREA, AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOOD CABINET AT HANDSINKS IN DINING AREAS BREAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 9, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT (SUSHI/TO-GO PREP, ALL HAND SINKS IN DINING ROOMS, WOMENS AND MENS RESTROOM RANGING FROM (66.8F- 78.9F), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DINING AREAS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE DINING ROOM HANDSINK INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALAD VERIFIABLE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE REAR PREP, DISH AREA, BAR, AND SUSHI/TO GO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AND BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER IN THE HANDSINK IN DINING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS ADVISED TO UNCLOG SINK AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE SUSHI/TO GO PREP AREA, DISH AREA. ALSO NOTED MISSING GROUT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BAR, SUSHI/TO GO PREP AREA, AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOOD CABINET AT HANDSINKS IN DINING AREAS BREAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COMP SINK IN SUSHI/TO GO PREP LEAKING FROM BASINS PIPES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 9, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF AND FISH) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DATA PLATE ON MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT VISIBLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSEVED 2 COMP SINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM 1ST COMPARTMENT AND FROM SOAP CONNECTION LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, BY LOW TEMP DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP COMMERCIAL STOVE MISSING OVEN DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR HALL LEADING TO GARBAGE RECPTICALS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Jul 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. WAREWASHING MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WAREWASHING IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPHAND MAINTAINING 180F FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. MANAGER PROVIDED RECEIPT TO VARIFY PURCHASE OF IRREVERSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DATA PLATE ON MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT VISIBLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM 1ST COMPARTMENT AND FROM SOAP CONNECTION LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSEVED 2 COMP SINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, BY LOW TEMP DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP COMMERCIAL STOVE MISSING OVEN DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR HALL LEADING TO GARBAGE RECPTICALS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 26, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFCATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING SUSHI RICE, CHICKEN, EGGS, CALAMARI. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS, LIQUOR AND SIMPLE SYRUP STORAGE RACKS, DRAIN BOARDS, SHELVES IN BAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OF BUILD UP.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF SUSHI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY WORKING, NOTED EXCESSIVE STEAM AND HEAT IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS REQUIRED BY CODE.
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Jun 1, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified Food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( Rice, chicken...) instructed to obtain and post. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand wash soap provided in Employees restrooms. instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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May 19, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Jul 16, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE IS 160F ON ALL UTENSILS THAT ARE SANITIZED IN A HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Dec 11, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET FLATWARE AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED ON TABLE TOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SAID ITEMS ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 4, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A)- OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT 45.6F. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F, AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/SERVICE HAND SINK AND ENSURE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(C)
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13- OBSERVED INTACT VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH THAWING IN WALK IN COOLER ON ROLLING RACKS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM VACUUM PACKAGE AND THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION OUT OF PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES AND THAW OUTSIDE OF PACKAGING UNDER REFRIGERATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET FLATWARE AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED ON TABLE TOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SAID ITEMS ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC SLIDING DOOR ON NETO SUSHI STATION DISPLAY CASE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 28, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASH BOWL.
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Apr 6, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Jul 14, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND PREP AREA AND SINKS AT SUSHI STATION MADE FROM PAINTED DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Jul 11, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK AT PRIVATE DINING ROOM #2 PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN THE TEPPAN DINING 1 WITH RUNNING PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,ALSO WALL BEHIND PREP AREA AND SINKS AT SUSHI STATION MADE FROM PAINTED DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benihana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Benihana on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Benihana?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Benihana.
Has Benihana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benihana have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Benihana 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 Benihana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Benihana is inspected around two times per year on average.
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