Benihana

2269 Dan Marino Blvd Stand #350, Miami, FL 33056
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Benihana stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
90
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
90
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
95
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed a container of raw shrimp in the reach in cooler with no label.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter date as 11/3/22.
29-28-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Observed floor drain with accumulated old food debris.
36-10-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clear clean containers with old labels.
16-46-4
67
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benihana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benihana on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benihana?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Benihana.

How does Benihana compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Benihana most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Benihana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benihana have averaged around two 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.