BENIHANA OF TOKYO STEAK HSE

1665 NE 79 CAUSEWAY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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Nearby Locations

1524 79 CSWY

N Bay Village, FL

1116 NORMANDY DR

Miami Beach, FL

920 71 ST

Miami Beach, FL

916 71 ST

Miami Beach, FL

702 71 ST

Miami Beach, FL

615 71 ST

Miami Beach, FL

414 71 ST

Miami Beach, FL

5000 TOWERSIDE TERR

Miami, FL

6780 COLLINS AVE

Miami Beach, FL

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/28/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2

Inspection Details:

  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers on drying shelf.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink near beverage station utilized as a dump sink.
Health Inspector (2025-01-28)
2025-01-28
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 10/11/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6

Inspection Details:

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting on shelf near dish area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on top of sushi counter not in sanitizer bucket. Manager placed wet wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near prep tables. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at bar area. Employee labeled sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
Health Inspector (2024-10-11)
2024-10-11
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 6/5/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop with no handle in veggie mix inside of reach in cooler at sushi takeout station. Manager removed container from veggie mix. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling inside of walk in cooler with accumulated dust.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in employee restroom missing cover.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at dish area and bar area.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors not cleaned at beverage station and dish station.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer buckets at prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter on mop sink missing backflow preventer.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at meat cutting prep station with wet wiping cloths stored inside. Observed hand wash sink at beverage station with ice dumped inside of it.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at any hand wash sinks in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at bar. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8687448
2024-06-05
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/5/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 3/7/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauge not working. Manager called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By preparation table in kitchen area. Manager refilled it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By preparation table in kitchen area. Manager refilled it.
Food Inspector #8357127
2024-03-07
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
(5,758 reviews)

Price Level

$$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025