Inspection Report

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BENIHANA OF TOKYO STEAK HOUSE

4343 W TRADEWINDS AVE · LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE · Broward County · FL 33308-5015

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 13, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3756130
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13844128
DBPR license1600646

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#3High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook touched raw chicken, then scooped ready to eat rice without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and cook washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Salad area – cut cabbage and cut lettuce time stamped 11am-3pm. Current time 3:15pm. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Sushi area – Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cooked rice and ginger. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03F-01-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Salad area – cut cabbage and cut lettuce time stamped 11am-3pm. Current time 3:15pm. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Basic 2

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – AC vents at bar soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around bar cold holding units. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.