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Benihana - Coral Springs

1695 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Benihana - Coral Springs, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Coral Springs average 77, so Benihana - Coral Springs is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice cooker; fried rice (128F - Hot Holding), item under no temperature control, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed unit unplugged. Operator made to reheat to 165F° to hot hold.
03B-01-6
86
Jun 21, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At service station standing water behind drink station, operator instructed employee to mop and clean. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of ice cream soiled with dried ice cream, operated instructed employee to clean. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice has no time marking. Operator placed correct time marking for 1030am to 0230pm **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee visibly eating/tasting food in back kitchen and prep area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dining room, grill station #20, Hood system contains cobwebs. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jun 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Feb 22, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung mop up to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm) Operator dumped old solution and retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
90
Aug 25, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish cooler - salmon (44F - Cold Holding); tuna spicy (46F - Cold Holding); cut tuna (45F - Cold Holding);, per operator items were moved from walk-in to unit at 12 pm. Unit was opened multiple times during shift. Operator removed items and stored in walk-in and items cooled to 41°F, 42°F, 41°F respectively. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer stored on prep table at front counter. Operator removed sanitizer and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak in lowboy cooler. Operator removed item from cooler and stored raw chicken below steak. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch mask while preparing dish on food prep line. Operator had employee change gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food on stove top stored for employee use next to onion soup and rice for public service. Operator removed and discarded employee items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and other squeeze bottles on counter unlabeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benihana - Coral Springs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benihana - Coral Springs on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benihana - Coral Springs?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Benihana - Coral Springs.

How does Benihana - Coral Springs compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?

Benihana - Coral Springs most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Springs average of 77.

Has Benihana - Coral Springs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benihana - Coral Springs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Benihana - Coral Springs 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 - Coral Springs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Benihana - Coral Springs is inspected around three times per year on average.

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