BENIHANA BRICKELL
54 SW 10 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at walk in cooler RAW CHICKEN (47F – Cooling), as per employee prepared three days prior.
03D-07-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed at walk in cooler RAW CHICKEN (47F – Cooling), as per employee prepared three days prior.
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) under prep table. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler with surface rust.
Basic 4
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at ambient temperature. Coached employee on proper method of thawing under cold running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a bin of rice not labeled at prep area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:11 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.