Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista
Last inspected:
1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista has accumulated 153 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.5 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated callbacks for high-priority violations, particularly in early 2025 and early 2026. Consumer advisory violations are the most common citation (18 total), followed by food contact surface issues (15) and ventilation problems (11). A single fire safety violation in 2018 involved an expired boiler certificate, which was corrected.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista: Comparison to Orange County Averages
This Facility
5.5
violations / inspection
5.5 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Orange County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025011441 | $200.00 | Jan 31, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Boiler certification is expired 10/14/2018, Engineering notify at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista last inspected?
- Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista?
- The most frequently cited violations at Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista had?
- Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista find?
- Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista ever been shut down?
- No, Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista been fined?
- Benihana Japanese Steak House in Lake Buena Vista has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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