Benihana
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Benihana stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Stuart restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
70
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
82
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel inside container of mint. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented ketchup can in dry storage area. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn spray over prep counter. operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on Monday 8/5 with no date mark label. Operator labled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At down stairs cookline- in use bananas with stickers attached- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor cookline downstairs kitchen- operator removed.
21-38-4
50
Mar 29, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water nozzle inoperable at Handwashing sink in upstairs kitchen.
29-08-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine, heat sanitizer <160F
16-55-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage area: Rice, rags and plastic container lids on floor.
36-73-4
86
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed High temperature dish machine not functioning properly, not reaching minimum temperature of 160F. Advised Operator to set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw tuna over ready to eat sauces at reach in cooler near cook line upstairs, raw shrimp over ready to eat sauces at downstairs sushi reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Upstairs reach in by 3C sink: cooked whey noodles (48F - Cooling) at 11:30 since 9:30 - 48F at 12:00 At this rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
67
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler by sushi station - raw shrimp over sauces - operator moved shrimp to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At liquor closet at upstairs kitchen - water on floor- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
78
Aug 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-27: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benihana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Benihana on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Benihana?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Benihana.
How does Benihana compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Benihana most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Benihana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benihana have averaged around four 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 three times per year on average.
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