SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR.

129-20 LIBERTY AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Not yet rated · 11 inspections on record

Only 11 inspections on record. We need more visits before issuing a verdict.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
1 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 33 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MAR 18
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
AUG 29
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MINORPest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
CRITICALFood Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
AUG 29
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
JUN 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALPest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
CRITICALOther
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish
CRITICALPest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai
MINORPest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
MINORPlumbing & Waste
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALFood Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
MINORSanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
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JUN 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
JAN 25
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
JAN 23
2023
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-han
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALPest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
JAN 9
2023
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALFood Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MINORPest Activity
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
MINORFood Temperature
Thawing procedure improper.
MINOROther
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or disp
MINORSanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
DEC 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
Thawing procedure improper.
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CRITICALFood Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
NOV 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CRITICALPest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MINORPest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
MINORSanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →

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