BENIHANA (BRICKELL)
54 SW 10TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Guillermo Lugo CFM expired 7/1/26.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter at 67 F on top of prep table with 4 hours mark, however no written procedures available. Provide to manager at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Estela J, expired 9/26
Basic 4
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in freezer located next to exit door and a reach in cooler located at front line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 3:00 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.