Benihana received a score of 82 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 12, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Benihana
Location: 2143 PEACHTREE RD ATLANTA, GA 30309, Fulton County
Inspection date: November 12, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 82/B
Inspector: Kimberly Owens
Permit number: 1-15322
Inspection findings
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(1) – safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed basket of spoiled strawberries in bar cooler CA: PIC immediately discarded into trash
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed dirty standing water inside bowls put away as clean CA: PIC immediately moved to be rewashed.
12D – washing fruits and vegetables
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) – washing fruits & vegetables (pf)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed employee place bag of ice that was used to cool shrimp into prep sink used for cleaning vegetables. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed food stains on curtains leading to dining area CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed food debris under char broiler CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
General inspector comments
Sanitization: bar (dishwasher) 100ppm chlorine main kitchen (dishwasher) 180F final rinse
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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