Ben's Pizza

123 Macdougal Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Ben's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2025. 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.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Ben's Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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 10, 2024
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
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
74
Jun 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Jun 1, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
74
May 16, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
05H
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben's Pizza on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ben's Pizza.

How does Ben's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ben's 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 Ben's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ben's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.