Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BENIHANA

3602 SE OCEAN BLVD · STUART · Martin County · FL 34996

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 29, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3422675
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8641448
DBPR license5300296

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw fish over cut cabbage reach in cooler upper kitchen. Observed Raw beef not in commercial packaging over cooked pork gyoza walk in freezer, Raw fish over cooked crab all products not in commercial packaging walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs (49F – Cold Holding) Observed sitting in ice bath on counter in upper kitchen. Per operator, eggs were waiting to be added to chef carts. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 30 minutes.

#5High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No Time stamp for butter on chef cart at upstairs kitchen. No time mark for tempura shrimp at sushi bar area. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. Inaccurate time mark for fried onions in dry storage area. Observed at 3:00pm, expiration time of 8:06pm. Per operator, onions made at approximately 11:00am. Operator discarded onions. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No Vacuum breaker hose Bibb on back dock.

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sink and surface sanitizer spray bottle not labeled at downstairs bar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy dust and mold like substance build up on ceiling vents in downstairs dining room and kitchen area.

#2Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at bar cooler downstairs.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.