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Japanese · Midtown-Times Square
BENIHANA health grade & inspection history
47 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
11 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 13, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 13, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 13, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10B
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Score trend
BENIHANA inspection history
1 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | A | 11 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 25, 2024 | A | 10 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| May 8, 2024 | — | 20 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10BRecorded in 3 inspections
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Official location
BENIHANA on the map
Common questions
BENIHANA inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BENIHANA?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 13, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.
When was BENIHANA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 13, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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