Bension Kohen

564 East New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Bension Kohen, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after five on the prior visit.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Bension Kohen's latest score of 86 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Jan 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
50
Nov 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bension Kohen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bension Kohen on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bension Kohen?

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 Bension Kohen.

How does Bension Kohen compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bension Kohen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bension Kohen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bension Kohen have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bension Kohen 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 Bension Kohen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bension Kohen is inspected roughly once per year on average.