BENIHANA OF TOKYO STEAK HSE
1665 NE 79 CAUSEWAY, North Bay Village FL 33141 · (305)866-2768
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon on speed rack inside of walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna stored over case of cherry tomatoes in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon on speed rack inside of walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice, butter and garlic butter stored in ambient temperature with no time mark for time as a public health control. Employee provided time mark.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl and ice cream scoop stored in hand wash sink near beverage station. Observed hand wash sink in back room dining area soiled with straw and paper towels.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near walk in cooler.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for sushi rice, garlic butter and butter. Operator was provided form and form was filled out at the time of the inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in ginger container in walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach in cooler at sushi station soiled with old food debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license posted on wall at front counter. Operator provided current license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cellphones on prep tables in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting on shelf near prep area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ground in front of exterior door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed ice cream chest freezer lid near ice machine in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters sushi station soiled with grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers on shelf near prep area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table at sushi station. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers at shelves.
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by service push cart. chef removed push cart.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink near beverage station used as a dump sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink near beverage station utilized as a dump sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers on drying shelf.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near prep tables. Employee provided soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at bar area. Employee labeled sanitizer bucket.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting on shelf near dish area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on top of sushi counter not in sanitizer bucket. Manager placed wet wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter on mop sink missing backflow preventer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at meat cutting prep station with wet wiping cloths stored inside. Observed hand wash sink at beverage station with ice dumped inside of it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at any hand wash sinks in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop with no handle in veggie mix inside of reach in cooler at sushi takeout station. Manager removed container from veggie mix.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling inside of walk in cooler with accumulated dust.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in employee restroom missing cover.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at dish area and bar area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors not cleaned at beverage station and dish station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer buckets at prep area.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By preparation table in kitchen area. Manager refilled it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By preparation table in kitchen area. Manager refilled it.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauge not working. Manager called technician.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.