Ben's Pizza and Restaurant

8125 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Ben's Pizza and Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
Oct 19, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
74
Feb 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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 Ben's Pizza and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben's Pizza and Restaurant on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ben's Pizza and Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ben's Pizza and Restaurant.

How does Ben's Pizza and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Ben's Pizza and Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Ben's Pizza and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben's Pizza and 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 Pizza and 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 Pizza and Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ben's Pizza and Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.