Benihana

238 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Benihana appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “ac equipment vents soiled with accumulated food debris”, which has been cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Coral Gables restaurant, which scores around 68. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at kitchen at prep area.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed blender machine with hose draining in hand wash sink at bar.

31A-10-4

Basic - AC equipment vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line.

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.

10-03-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed by kitchen entrance.

29-20-5

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-02-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with mold underneath prep sink by dishwasher machine and behind dishwasher.

36-27-5

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions bag. Employee placed bag six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.

29-20-5

Basic - Walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. For hand sink by kitchen's entrance.

29-08-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-02-5

Basic - Walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to management while conducting the inspection. Printed and signed by employees. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Sent to management while conducting the inspection. Printed and signed by employees.. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Chef removed old label. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine working properly but leaking water from one of the houses.

14-11-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen by cook line.

36-24-5

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.hand sink at prep area. Kitchen.

29-20-5

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line.

36-02-5

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.

29-20-5

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cook line.

36-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's restroom.

32-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benihana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benihana on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benihana?

Across the inspection record, “ac equipment vents soiled with accumulated food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Benihana.

How does Benihana compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Benihana most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Benihana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benihana have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Benihana 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 Benihana inspected?

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

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