Benny's Kosher Pizza

181-30 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11365
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Benny's Kosher Pizza has been inspected three times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Benny's Kosher Pizza's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Oct 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Jun 23, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/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 Benny's Kosher Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benny's Kosher Pizza on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benny's Kosher Pizza?

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 Kosher Pizza.

How does Benny's Kosher Pizza compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Benny's Kosher Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Benny's Kosher Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Benny's Kosher Pizza 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 Kosher Pizza inspected?

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