Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant

211-37 26 Avenue, Queens, NY 11360

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Aug 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Jun 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

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

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

Mar 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant.

How does Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant 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 Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ben's Kosher Deli & Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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