Benjamin Steakhouse Prime

23 East 40 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Benjamin Steakhouse Prime has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 21, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
82
May 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
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
78
Jun 6, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benjamin Steakhouse Prime last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benjamin Steakhouse Prime on file is from Oct 21, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benjamin Steakhouse Prime?

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 Benjamin Steakhouse Prime.

How does Benjamin Steakhouse Prime compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Benjamin Steakhouse Prime most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Benjamin Steakhouse Prime's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benjamin Steakhouse Prime have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Benjamin Steakhouse Prime means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Benjamin Steakhouse Prime inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Benjamin Steakhouse Prime is inspected roughly once per year on average.