Benihana Japanese Steak House
1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 · Permanent Food Service · License 5804932
What drove the grade
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
Observed plastic containers cracked on the ends stored on the storage shelves. Manager discarded plastic containers
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed large white cutting board has brown discoloration left on the surface expo line. Recommend to replace or resurface the cutting board. Manager notify Facilities at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Observed old food stuck on plastic containers on storage shelves located in the prep kitchen. Pot and pans has old food residue left on the surface.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed wet pans stacked on the storage shelves throughout the kitchen.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.