BENIHANA OF TOKYO STEAK HOUSE
4343 W TRADEWINDS AVE, Lauderdale-By-The-Se, FL, 33308
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 13, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (6)
- 12A-12-4CriticalCorrected on site
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.
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**
High Priority
- 01B-13-4Critical
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.
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.
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Sushi area - Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cooked rice and ginger. Operator stored all items properly.
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**
High Priority
- 03F-01-5Critical
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.
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.
High Priority
- 36-34-5
AC vents at bar soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - AC vents at bar soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic
- 36-73-4Repeat
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around bar cold holding units.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around bar cold holding units. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.