Benihana

3025 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Benihana has been inspected five times since 2024. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average for Chandler sits at 95, putting Benihana on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Improper handwashing procedure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chef lather hands in employee hand sink directly under running water. Inspector instructed chef to properly lather hands outside of running water for a minimum 20 seconds. Chef then properly washed hands

2-301.12

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

2-301.14

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

3-302.11(A1-2)

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Chicken cooked approximately five hours before, per manager stored in the sushi bar drawer unit at 48*F and 52*F internally. Manager had chicken moved to the walk-in to allow to rapidly cool. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means

3-501.15(A)

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)

5-202.13

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benihana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benihana on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Benihana compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Benihana most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Benihana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benihana have averaged around one violation 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.

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