Benihana Express

401 Biscayne Blvd Ste 1119, Miami, FL 33132
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2025, Benihana Express has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Benihana Express' 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 72°f located in hot holding unit kitchen.
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed solid frozen thawed inside container on top of the prep table. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed to go containers store directly on floor storage area. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
70
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cut cabbage inside reach in cooler located front counter area. Manager reorganized products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee plastic bottles of water located front counter area and kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic clear lid store directly on floor located storage area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
64
Jun 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benihana Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benihana Express on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benihana Express?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Benihana Express.

How does Benihana Express compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Benihana Express most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Benihana Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Benihana Express have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Benihana Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.