Benihana of Tokyo
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
82
Score
Benihana of Tokyo, located at 9707 Westheimer Rd in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on October 9, 2025, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations, including issues with food storage containers, thawing procedures for reduced oxygen packaged fish, and the use of hair restraints by food employees. Across five recorded inspections, the facility has consistently maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Complaint (003)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Dec 20, 2024
Complaint (003)
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
90
Oct 16, 2024
Reinspection (002)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
May 11, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Dec 19, 2023
Complaint (003)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Oct 9, 2025 Inspection
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
Thawing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration as specified in item (01) of this subsection, or prior to, or immediately upon completion of thawing using procedures specified in item (02) of this subsection.
(corrected on site)
20-21.04(j)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
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Core (Minor)
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