Benihana
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
61
Score
The most recent inspection for Benihana, located at 2143 Peachtree Rd in Atlanta, GA, was conducted on December 1, 2025, and resulted in a moderate risk classification. This inspection identified one major violation concerning food-contact surfaces and in-use utensil storage, along with eight minor violations. Benihana has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
61
Aug 4, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
41
May 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Violations — Dec 1, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed debris on lip inside ice machine CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rice spoon in water at temperature of 91F CA: PIC immediately boiled fresh water to temperature 149F
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cup inside yum yum sauce in RIC CA: PIC immediately removed cup
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed foil liner on lower shelf of prep table in expo area CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on condiment containers in dry storage area Non-food Contact Surfaces CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of debris on trash cans in main kitchen CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris under char-broiler CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of debris on waste receptacles CA: Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.
511-6-1.06(5)(q)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of dust and debris behind ice machine in uniform area Cleaning CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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