BENIHANA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
1751 HOTEL PLAZA BLVD · LAKE BUENA VISTA · Orange County · FL 32830
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 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of garlic butter 53°f, whipped butter 54°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
05-07-4Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Checked thermometer used for sushi rice, employee not able to calibrate properly.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray stored on top of hand wash sink located in the sushi bar. Employee removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed rusty ceiling tiles metal support bracket inside dry storage room.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board has deep cut marks on the surface used on the prep counter (cook line)
33-17-4Basic – Garbage can soiled. Observed gravy and black garage cans soiled throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets on both walk in coolers frame of the door has mold like growth on the surface. Produce and protein (walk in coolers)
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris spilled inside reach in cooler used for garlic butter and whipped butter back prep kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:38 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.