Benihana Japanese Steakhouse, 1695 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Benihana Japanese Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1695 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33071
License #: 1622093
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
12/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
6/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water/ice less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, rice scoop. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue, ice-cream freezer.
  • Observed residue/grime build-up on nonfood-contact surface,handwash sink in kitchen .
10/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, ac vents.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in-freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw eggs stored next to scallop butter, in walk in cooler .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit,sifter.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, ac vents.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, dumping ice and storing containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/29/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Bar dishmachine
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Dumping ice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried rice Corrected On Site.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-10-2 Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Robert Oakes, Geovanni Diaz This violation must be corrected by : 11/30/10.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Robert Oakes, Geovanni Diaz This violation must be corrected by : 11/30/10.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site by relocating to another working refridgerator.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Small 2 door under counter refridgerator at far end of sushi bar. Advised to not use unit until repaired.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Measuring pitcher storage.Corrected On Site.
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored ontop of cooked chicken & beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Behind bar as evidenced by strainer in sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by 5 gallon tubs on sushi line.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. mens' employees bathroom .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
9/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/24/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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