Benihana, 920 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, NY 11590 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: BENIHANA
Address: 920 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, NY 11590
County: Nassau
Local health department: Nassau County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 01/13/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
01/13/2016Inspectionrating B 240 seats Mohammad Rahman food manager training course cert. expires Feb. 2018
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/12/2015Re-Inspection
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Critical: Food workers prepare raw and cooked or ready to eat food products without 'thorough handwashing and sanitary glove changing in between.
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
06/02/2015Inspection
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
03/31/2015Inspection
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
03/13/2014Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
02/27/2014Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
10/22/2013Inspection
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
05/14/2013Inspection
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
10/01/2012Inspection
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
03/22/2012Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
07/11/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/03/2011Re-Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
05/23/2011Inspection
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
12/16/2010Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/04/2010Re-Inspection
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
05/19/2010Re-Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
05/12/2010Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
05/04/2010Re-Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
04/19/2010Re-Inspection
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
04/02/2010Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
12/21/2009Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
11/12/2009Inspection
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
03/31/2009Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/18/2009Re-Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
02/11/2009Inspection
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
09/08/2008Inspection

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