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Benny's Cuban Cafe

71-28 Fresh Pond Road, Queens, NY 11385
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Benny's Cuban Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

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

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Benny's Cuban Cafe on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Oct 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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, 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
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
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
50
Jan 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benny's Cuban Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benny's Cuban Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benny's Cuban Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Benny's Cuban Cafe.

How does Benny's Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Benny's Cuban Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Benny's Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Benny's Cuban Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Benny's Cuban Cafe 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 Benny's Cuban Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Benny's Cuban Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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