BENIHANA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

Health grade
A · 100/100
Orange County rank
Among the cleanest
Diner rating
4.2 ★ · 3,665 reviews
Violations
None cited
Last inspected
Feb 2026

Its most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 came back clean. Diners give it 4.2 across 3,665 reviews. It's a Japanese spot in Lake Buena Vista. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary options.

A · 100/100 · among the cleanest kitchens in Orange County

Get directions Call (407) 827-4865

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
1751 HOTEL PLAZA BLVD, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Cuisine
Japanese
Categories
Japanese restaurant, Teppanyaki restaurant
Price
$$$
Rating
4.2 stars (3665 reviews)
Seats
217
Phone
(407) 827-4865
Website
Official website
Photo of BENIHANA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
Photo: Kya Kaise

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.2 Community-sourced rating 3,665 reviews
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Overall Score

82 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    7 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.2★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 5/10
    Stable, 33% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
2 to 10 PM
Tuesday
2 to 10 PM
Wednesday
2 to 10 PM
Thursday
2 to 11 PM
Friday
2 to 11 PM
Saturday
2 to 11 PM
Sunday
2 to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. February 3, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. February 2, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean (×2)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
  3. September 30, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: February 3, 2026