Benihana Restaurant

16403 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Benihana Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Scottsdale restaurant scores 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed moist wiping cloth stored on the edge of the flattop in the kitchen

3-304.14

Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic containers stored as clean and stacked while still wet in the equipment storage room. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Stacking wet items such as pans prevents them from drying and may allow an environment where microorganisms can begin to grow. Instructed person in charge to unstack containers and allow them to air dry at time of inspection

4-901.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker missing the cap at the mop sink in kitchen

5-205.15(B)

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: In the reach in refrigerator near the produce walk in cooler observed a bowl of raw calamari stored directly above a container of ready to eat sushi rolls containing cooked salmon. In the walk-in cooler observed a tray of raw scallops stored directly above packaged pasteurized egg whites (RTE food). No overhead contamination observed

3-302.11(A1-2)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the steam well across from the grill in the kitchen observed cooked chicken/129°F and cooked shrimp/130°F

3-501.16(A)(1)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed frozen raw shrimp thawing in running water with a minimum temperature that measured at 79-80ºF. When thawing TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD under running water, the following criteria must be met. A water temperature of 70ºF or below, a sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of READY-TO-EAT FOOD to rise above 41ºF, or for a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal FOOD requiring cooking as specified under ¶ 3-401.11(A) or (B) to be above 41ºF for more than 4 hours. The shrimp was moved to ice and a chef began to deshell the shrimp at time of inspection. Ensure a the running water temperature of 70ºF or below is maintained during the thawing process

3-501.13

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) thawed raw salmon in the walk in cooler. Observed reduced oxygen packaged thawed raw snapper in the refrigerated sushi display. According to manufacturer's instructions for the salmon and snapper, the raw fish must be removed completely from ROP prior to thawing. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection

3-501.13

Oct 25, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: In the walk-in refrigerator observed a bowl of raw chicken stored directly on top of a large plastic container of house made garlic butter. In the walk-in freezer observed raw unfrozen chicken that was recently sliced stored directly above cartons of beverage mix

3-302.11(A1-2)

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a chef place raw shrimps on the grill with their gloved hands, the chef removed their gloves, and then touched their face. Without washing their hands, the chef continued preparation of cooked chicken on the grill by handling a container of sauce and touching in-use cooking utensils

2-301.14

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed packaged ready to eat imitation crab stored below packaged raw tuna in the same plastic container in the tabletop cooler at the sushi bar. Observed chef place raw beef on the grill with a spatula. With the same spatula the chef handled and plated fully cooked shrimp and vegetables. Raw animal foods shall be separated from each other and ready to eat foods during storage, preparation/cooking, holding and display by using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, and preparing each type of food at different times or in different areas. The raw tuna was separated and moved below the imitation crab in the sushi cooler at time of inspection. The person in charge provided another spatula for the chef to handle ready to eat foods at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benihana Restaurant last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Benihana Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Benihana Restaurant.

How does Benihana Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

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

Has Benihana Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Benihana Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?

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

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