Benihana in Boca Raton

Last inspected:

9918 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Overview

Benihana 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.

26Inspections
60Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Benihana in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 2.3 violations / inspection 2.3 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Benihana in Boca Raton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Main kitchen exit door- observed exit door being blocked by empty box. Operator removed box. **Corrected On-Site**

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
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 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

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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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