Benihana in Boca Raton
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9918 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434Benihana in Boca Raton has a pattern of recurring high-priority violations centered on employee hygiene and handwashing compliance. Over 26 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 60 total violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection—well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the most recent inspection cycle reveals significant concerns: between May 2024 and March 2026, handwashing facility and proper hand washing violations appeared in nearly every inspection, with employee health policy violations cited in multiple years. A May 15, 2024 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after finding six high-priority violations including management awareness, employee health policy, employee health reporting, handwashing facilities, proper hand washing, and food contact surface violations; that facility received a Call Back - Complied on May 16. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was documented on October 30, 2023, when the main kitchen exit door path was found blocked. The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026 was completed with no further action, though it cited two additional high-priority handwashing violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Benihana in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Benihana in Boca Raton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Benihana in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Benihana in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Benihana in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Benihana in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Benihana in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Benihana in Boca Raton are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Benihana in Boca Raton had?
- Benihana in Boca Raton has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Benihana in Boca Raton find?
- Benihana in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Benihana in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- No, Benihana in Boca Raton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Benihana in Boca Raton had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Benihana in Boca Raton has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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