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 2
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the storage shelves underneath prep counter located near the cook line and flat grill. Notify supervisor on duty next day call back. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed krab temperature 44°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hour recommend to quick chill product located in the sushi bar. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 6
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of old food debris spilled on the storage shelves underneath prep counter.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees jacket stored on the shelves on the mobile service area.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on the floor near the drain board in the dish machine area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back panel of the fryers has build up of grease located on the cook line (back kitchen).
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck inside coffee cup Located server.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed terrible accumulation of old ice cream dried on the bottom of reach in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:14 AM.
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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.