Beni's Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Beni's Restaurant & Bar nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 8, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
70
Mar 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
70
Aug 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
47
Jun 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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 fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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 not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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 flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
26
Jan 25, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Jan 23, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Jan 9, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
43
Dec 22, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Nov 3, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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 Beni's Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beni's Restaurant & Bar on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beni's Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Beni's Restaurant & Bar.
How does Beni's Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?
Beni's Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.
Has Beni's Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Beni's Restaurant & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beni's Restaurant & Bar 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 Beni's Restaurant & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beni's Restaurant & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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