Benihana, 18601 Hubbard Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: BENIHANA
Address: 18601 Hubbard Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126
Permit #: 031557
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 03/11/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Handwashing Sink, Installation
    Comment:
    HOT WATER IS PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT. CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    5-202.12 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38°C (100°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Pf) (B) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a HANDWASHING SINK. (C) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. (D) An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
03/11/2015Follow-up
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention
    Comment:
    ICE MACHINE HAS AN INCH AIR GAP PROVIDED. CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
  • Critical: Handwashing Sink, Installation
    Comment:
    WATER AT WOMEN'S HAND WASHING SINK AND EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SINK ARE 84 *F. PROVIDE 100*F AT MIXING VALVE AT HAND WASH SINK.,
    General violation description:
    5-202.12 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38°C (100°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Pf) (B) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a HANDWASHING SINK. (C) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. (D) An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food (Ti
    Comment:
    SALMON WAS 29*F AND CALIFORNIA ROLL 37*F AT SUSHI BAR. CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
03/09/2015Follow-up
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention
    Items:
    Backflow/backsiphonage prevention device(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided on
    Corrections:
    Provide adequate air gap.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED PIPING FROM ICE MACHINE DIRECTLY TOUCHING FLOOR DRAIN. THERE MAY NOT A DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PIPES WHERE FOOD IS STORED AND THE FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE AN AIR GAP AT ICE MACHINE. FOLLOW UP WITHIN 10 DAYS.,
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
  • Critical: Handwashing Sink, Installation
    Items:
    Handwashing facility
    Problems:
    Lack of hot water
    Corrections:
    Provide hot water.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED NO HOT WATER INSIDE THE WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOMS. A HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100*F THROUGH MIXING VALVE. PROVIDE HOT WATER. FOLLOW UP WITHIN 10 DAYS., ,
    General violation description:
    5-202.12 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38°C (100°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Pf) (B) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a HANDWASHING SINK. (C) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. (D) An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food (Ti
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED CALIFORNIA ROLL AT 48*F AND SALMON 46*F AT SUSHI BAR. EXCEPT DURING PREPARATION,COOKING, COOLING, OR WHEN TIME IS USED AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(PHF) SHALL BE HELD AT 41*F OR LESS FOR COLD HOLDING. RISK CONTROL PLAN PROVIDED KEEP PHF AT 41*F OR LESS. FOLLOW UP WITHIN 10 DAYS.,
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
  • Critical: Using a Handwashing Sink
    Items:
    Handwashing sink(s)
    Problems:
    Used for culinary purposes
    Corrections:
    Discontinue use of hand sink for this use and use appropriate sink.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED WAIT STAFF RINSING CLEAN GLASSES AT THE HAND WASH SINK NEAR KITCHEN DOORWAY. HAND WASH SINK SHALL BE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PERSON-IN-CHARGE INSTRUCTED STAFF TO DISCONTINUE USING HAND WASH SINK DURING INSPECTION. CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    5-205.11 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. (Pf) (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (Pf) (C) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf)
03/02/2015Routine
  • Critical: Handwashing Sink, Installation
    Comment:
    HAND SINK FAUCET HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE.
    General violation description:
    5-202.12 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38°C (100°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Pf) (B) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a HANDWASHING SINK. (C) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. (D) An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food (Ti
    Comment:
    CORRECTED: MIDDLE SUSHI COOLER IS HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. SALMON MEASURED AT 40F.
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
08/20/2014Follow-up
  • Critical: Handwashing Sink, Installation
    Items:
    Handwashing facility
    Problems:
    Lack of hot water
    Corrections:
    Provide hot water.
    Comment:
    A HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HAND SINK AT DISH AREA HAS BROKEN FAUCET WHICH IS NOT PROVIDING HOT WATER TO SINK. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING BY EMPLOYEES. MANAGER STATED THAT A REPAIR HAS BEEN ARRANGED.,
    General violation description:
    5-202.12 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38°C (100°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Pf) (B) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a HANDWASHING SINK. (C) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. (D) An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food (Ti
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (PHF) SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR LESS. OBSERVED OCTOPUS IN MIDDLE SUSHI COOLER TO BE 48F. OCTOPUS WAS PREPARED 8/3/14 AND WAS HELD OVERNIGHT IN BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, WHICH HELD FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. DURING SERVICE, OCTOPUS WAS PLACED INTO SUSHI COOLER. DISCARD OCTOPUS AND HOLD ALL PHF FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW TO HELP PREVENT BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION.,
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
  • Toilet Room Receptacle, Covere
    Items:
    Covered waste receptacle(s) in ladies restroom
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WAS WITHOUT A LID. PROVIDE LID FOR SANITARY REASONS.
    General violation description:
    5-501.17 - A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
08/04/2014Routine
  • Cleaning Ventilation Systems,
    Items:
    Ventilation system exhaust air ducts
    Locations:
    ventilation system Baffle Filters
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner the baffle filters located within the ventilation hood canopy including ALL overhead support structures. These filters must be kept clean so that the system captures greases and dusts as originally designed. Much less oils and greases will accumulate behind the filters when they are maintained clean. Simply clean and clean often.
    General violation description:
    6-501.14 - (A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. (B) If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health HAZARD or nuisance or unLAWful discharge.
01/21/2014Routine
  • Clean Condition
    Items:
    Employee clothing
    Locations:
    kitchen
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Replace soiled glove.
    Comment:
    As oven mitts become soiled and/or torn to the point that they can no longer be maintained intact & clean, they must be replaced with new. Inventory and evaluate all oven mitts, and replace as necessary.
    General violation description:
    2-304.11 - FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear clean outer clothing to prevent contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
  • Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
    Items:
    Wiping cloth(s) wet
    Locations:
    kitchen food prep table
    Problems:
    Stored on Counter
    Corrections:
    Store wiping cloths completely submersed in sanitizer.
    Comment:
    Begin practice of properly storing all wet wiping cloths in the sanitizer bucket(s) between uses. This practice will help reduce bacterial loading on the wiping cloths as well as to minimize objectionable odors.
    General violation description:
    3-304.14 - (A) Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from TABLEWARE and carry-out containers that occur as FOOD is being served shall be: (1) Maintained dry
06/24/2013Routine
  • Cleaning Ventilation Systems,
    Items:
    Ventilation system
    Locations:
    Cookline SUSHI BAR
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    General violation description:
    6-501.14 - (A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. (B) If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health HAZARD or nuisance or unLAWful discharge.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Locations:
    DISPLAY COOLER SUSHI BAR
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
12/17/2012Routine
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Locations:
    reach-in cooler(s) SUSHI BAR
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, ETC) STORED AT 56-58F INSIDE MIDDLE REACH-IN COOLER AT SUSHI BAR., POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD DISCARDED.
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
  • Cleaning, Frequency/Restrictio
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Locations:
    ceiling grates men's & women's RESTROOMS
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Locations:
    reach-in cooler(s) SUSHI BAR
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Maintaining/Using Handwashing
    Items:
    Handwashing facility
    Locations:
    women's restroom
    Problems:
    Lack of cold water
    Corrections:
    Provide cold water.
    Comment:
    NO COLD WATER SUPPLY TO ONE HANDSINK INSIDE THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
    General violation description:
    6-501.18 - PLUMBING FIXTURES such as HANDWASHING SINKS, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
  • Using a Handwashing Sink
    Items:
    Handwashing sink(s)
    Locations:
    Prep area
    Problems:
    Not easily accessible Items stored
    Corrections:
    Remove items from handsink. Do not store items at handsink.
    Comment:
    ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE PREP AREA HANDSINK IN KITCHEN.
    General violation description:
    5-205.11 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. (Pf) (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (Pf) (C) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf)
06/27/2012Routine Inspection
  • Cleaning, Frequency/Restrictio
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Locations:
    ceiling grates men's & women's RESTROOMS
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Locations:
    glass washer bar
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
12/16/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
    Items:
    Air gap
    Locations:
    bar
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    HOSE FROM OASIS MACHINE HANGING INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR - PROVIDE AN AIR GAP TO PREVENT BACKFLOW CONTAMINATION., AIR GAP PROVIDED IN ORDER TO PREVENT BACKFLOW CONTAMINATION.
    General violation description:
    5-202.13 - An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the PLUMBING FIXTURE, EQUIPMENT, or nonFOOD EQUIPMENT shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch).
  • Critical: Separation, Packaging, & Segre
    Items:
    Raw animal food(s)
    Locations:
    walk in freezer(s)
    Problems:
    Stored over/next to Ready-to-eat food(s)
    Corrections:
    Store raw animal foods below and away from foods needing little or no further prep.
    Comment:
    CONTAINERS OF ICE CREAM STORED BELOW RAW FISH AND MEATS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER., ALL RAW MEATS AND ANIMAL FOODS STORED AWAY FROM AND BELOW ALL READY TO EAT FOODS.
    General violation description:
    3-302.11 - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD
  • Critical: Warewashing Chem.San., Temp/pH
    Items:
    Chlorine solution concentration
    Locations:
    glass washer bar
    Problems:
    Below 50 ppm
    Corrections:
    Provide correct concentration as stated above.
    Comment:
    CHLORINE SANITIZER AT BAR GLASSWASHER AT 10PPM. - PROVIDE 50-100PPM CHLORINE., KITCHEN DISH MACHINE USED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHWARE AND UTENSILS.
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • Cleaning, Frequency/Restrictio
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Locations:
    restroom(s) ceiling grate(s)
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
  • In-Use Utensils/Between-Storag
    Items:
    Dispensing utensil(s)
    Locations:
    bar
    Problems:
    Improperly stored In standing water
    Corrections:
    Store as stated above.
    Comment:
    UTENSILS AT SUSHI BAR STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION THEN RINSED BEFORE USE.
    General violation description:
    3-304.12 - During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (A) Except as specified under # (B) of this section, in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container
  • Storing Equip./Uten./Lin./Sing
    Items:
    Clean equipment/utensil(s)
    Locations:
    bar
    Problems:
    Stored on floor or less than 6 inches above floor
    Corrections:
    Store at least 6 inches above the floor.
    Comment:
    GREEN CUTTING BOARD STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR AT BAR.
    General violation description:
    4-903.11 - (A) Except as specified in # (D) of this section, cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location
06/23/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Responsibility of Person in Ch
    Comment:
    Correction Made: Observed per manager interviewed approximately 40 completed Michigan Department of Agriculture Food Employee Reporting Agreement, having reviewed the Food Employee Food borne Illness Guidelines.
    General violation description:
    2-201.11 - The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEE applicants to whom a conditional offer of employment is made and FOOD EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, AND report the information in a manner that allows the PERSON IN CHARGE to prevent the likelihood of foodborne disease transmission.
01/07/2011Follow-up
  • Critical: Responsibility of Person in Ch
    Items:
    Person-in-charge
    Locations:
    kitchen Food Employee
    Problems:
    Fail to require employees to report illness as rule requires
    Corrections:
    Require reporting as stated above.
    Comment:
    Provided health material to the Certified Food Manager to review with the employees. These Michigan Department of Agriculture forms are written in English text and in Chinese text. It is recommended each employee completed Form B: Conditional Employee or Food Employee Reporting Agreement, following the review of the Food Employee Food borne Illness Guidelines. ,
    General violation description:
    2-201.11 - The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEE applicants to whom a conditional offer of employment is made and FOOD EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, AND report the information in a manner that allows the PERSON IN CHARGE to prevent the likelihood of foodborne disease transmission.
  • Food storage
    Items:
    Food item(s) in storage
    Locations:
    bar ice bin(s)
    Problems:
    Exposed to dust, splash, or other contaminates Not covered
    Corrections:
    Store in protected manner.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED UNPROTECTED/UNCOVERED ICE BIN EXTENDING OUT BY ~8" FROM BEHIND THE BAR COUNTER EXPOSED POSSIBLE SPILLED DRINKS FROM COUNTER ABOVE OR POSSIBLE AIR BORNE PATHOGENS RESULTING FROM COUGHING AND SNEEZING. PROVIDE COVER; POSSIBLY EXTENDED THE COUNTER.;(A) Except as specified in ## (B) and (C) of this section, FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. (B) FOOD in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor on case lot handling EQUIPMENT as specified under # 4- 204.122. (C) Pressurized BEVERAGE containers, cased FOOD in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture
    General violation description:
    3-305.11 -
  • Handwashing Signage
    Items:
    Handwashing signage
    Locations:
    Public Restroom Hand wash sink(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided At hand sink
    Corrections:
    provide
    Comment:
    OBSERVED NEEDED HAND WASH SIGNS POSTED AT CITED HAND WASH LOCATION(S).
    General violation description:
    6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.
12/03/2010Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Warewashing Chem.San., Temp/pH
    Items:
    Chlorine solution concentration
    Locations:
    bar glasswasher
    Problems:
    Below 25 ppm
    Corrections:
    Provide correct concentration as stated above.
    Comment:
    KITCHEN DISH MACHINE USED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE GLASSWARE UNTIL UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT BAR.
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • Cleaning, Frequency/Restrictio
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Locations:
    men's and women's restrooms ceiling vents
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    CEILING VENT COVERS INSIDE EACH STALL ARE HEAVILY SOILED IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment components
    Locations:
    bar glasswasher
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    BAR GLASSWASHER INCONSISTENTLY DELIVERING THE PROPER CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF SANITIZER.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Storing Equip./Uten./Lin./Sing
    Items:
    Laundered linen(s)
    Locations:
    Storage Room(s)
    Problems:
    Stored on floor or less than 6 inches above floor
    Corrections:
    Store at least 6 inches above the floor.
    Comment:
    CLEAN LINENS AND TOWELS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM/LOCKER AREA.
    General violation description:
    4-903.11 - (A) Except as specified in # (D) of this section, cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location
  • Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
    Items:
    Toilet room(s)
    Locations:
    employee restroom
    Problems:
    Not provided with Self-closing door
    Corrections:
    Provide self-closing door.
    General violation description:
    6-202.14 - Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
05/27/2010Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Clean Sight/Touch-No Accum/Enc
    Comment:
    Corrective Actions Observed: Cited FOOD CONTACT SURFACES HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
    General violation description:
    4-601.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. N (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. N
  • Critical: Methods-Hot Water and Chemical
    Comment:
    DISHMACHINE WAS ADJUSTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER.
    General violation description:
    4-703.11 - After being cleaned, EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be SANITIZED in: (A) Hot water manual operations by immersion for at least 30 seconds and as specified under  4-501.111
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Contro
    Comment:
    ****COMPLIANT 3-501.19 TIME MARKING PROCEDURE FOR P.H.F. ARE PROVIDED AND BEING UTILIZED AS NEEDED., WRITTEN PROCEDURES ARE PROVIDED FOR USE OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL.
    General violation description:
    3-501.19 - (A) Except as specified under (B) of this section, if time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, is used as the public health control for a working supply of POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD before cooking, or for READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption: (1) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (2) The FOOD shall be cooked and served, served if READY-TO-EAT, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (3) The FOOD in unmarked containers or packages or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded, and (4) Written procedures shall be maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request, that ensure compliance with: (a) Subparagraphs (A)(1)-(4) of this section, and (b)  3-501.14 for FOOD that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. (B) In a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that serves a HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION, time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, may not be used as the public health control for raw eggs.
  • Gloves, Use Limitation
    Comment:
    SINGLE USE GLOVES ARE PROPERLY USED, DISCARDED WHEN CONTAMINATED AS REQUIRED.
    General violation description:
    3-304.15 - (A) If used, SINGLE-USE gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD or with raw animal FOOD, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. (P) (B) Except as specified in # (C) of this section, slash-resistant gloves that are used to protect the hands during operations requiring cutting shall be used in direct contact only with FOOD that is subsequently cooked as specified under Part 3-4 such as frozen FOOD or a PRIMAL CUT of MEAT. (C) Slash-resistant gloves may be used with READY-TO-EAT FOOD that will not be subsequently cooked if the slash-resistant gloves have a SMOOTH, durable, and nonabsorbent outer surface
  • Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
    Comment:
    WIPING CLOTHS ARE STORED IN A PROPERLY CONCENTRATED SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
    General violation description:
    3-304.14 - (A) Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from TABLEWARE and carry-out containers that occur as FOOD is being served shall be: (1) Maintained dry
12/17/2009Follow-up

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