JAN 21
2026
PASS · 0 violations
BENIHANA OF TOKYO.
SF Health Dept
1737 POST ST · JAPANTOWN, SAN FRANCISCO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
11 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
31
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 11
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
DEC 24
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182 - Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in
114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114192, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269 - Protect the potable water supply with a backflow protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. All plumbing,
114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272 - Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other t
DEC 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations
113984(d), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101(b, c, d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 11415 (a, b, D), 114117, 114125(b), 114141 - Properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfac
114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182 - Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in
114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272 - Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other t
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113973 - Properly wash hands with hand soap and warm water for a minimum of 10 seconds at the hand washing station when beginning work; before handling food/equipme
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114192, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269 - Protect the potable water supply with a backflow protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. All plumbing,
MAR 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114192, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269 - Protect the potable water supply with a backflow protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. All plumbing,
114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182 - Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in
113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f) - Provide soap and single-use towels in dispensers, or a drying device at each handwash sink at all times. Maintain all handwash sinks unobstructed and accessible
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272 - Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other t
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MAR 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean
MAR 30
2022
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 23
2022
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 HIGH RISK
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 3/23/2022 ]
Hot and cold running water available [ date violation corrected: 3/23/2022 ]
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean
JUN 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 6/8/2021 ]
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 6/8/2021 ]
MAR 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 HIGH RISK
Improper cooling methods
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