BENIHANA BRICKELL
54 SW 10 ST, Miami, FL, 33130
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 6, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (8)
- 03D-07-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed at walk in cooler RAW CHICKEN (47F - Cooling), as per employee prepared three days prior.
High Priority
- 41-15-5CriticalCorrected on site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) under prep table. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 01B-13-4Critical
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at walk in cooler RAW CHICKEN (47F - Cooling), as per employee prepared three days prior.
High Priority
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a bin of rice not labeled at prep area.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Basic
- 22-31-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler with surface rust.
Intermediate
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Basic
- 06-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at ambient temperature. Coached employee on proper method of thawing under cold running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), 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.