BENIHANA.

NYC Health Dept

47 WEST 56 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 10 points (Nov 2024). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

4 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Nov 2024.

Last inspected Nov 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 25

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Not Critical Sanitation

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq

MAY 8

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Not Critical Chemical Safety

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE

SEP 28

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Sanitation

FEB 16

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Not Critical Other

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

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