Benemon

108 East 4 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Feb 27, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 27, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Benemon squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
74
Apr 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benemon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benemon on file is from Feb 27, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benemon?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Benemon.

How does Benemon compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Benemon most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Benemon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benemon have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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