Bench Flour Bakers

43-18 25 Avenue, Queens, NY 11103
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Bench Flour Bakers has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 26, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Bench Flour Bakers' 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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 dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
64
Jun 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Dec 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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 underneath the unit.
10F
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 dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
78
Aug 11, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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 dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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 underneath the unit.
10F
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bench Flour Bakers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bench Flour Bakers on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bench Flour Bakers?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bench Flour Bakers.

How does Bench Flour Bakers compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Bench Flour Bakers most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Bench Flour Bakers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bench Flour Bakers have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bench Flour Bakers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bench Flour Bakers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bench Flour Bakers is inspected roughly once per year on average.