Bensonhurst Coffee

7810 20 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Eastern European
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Bensonhurst Coffee, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 20, 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 three before.

Looking across the full record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Bensonhurst Coffee on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Jan 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Feb 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Jan 4, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bensonhurst Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bensonhurst Coffee on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bensonhurst Coffee?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bensonhurst Coffee.

How does Bensonhurst Coffee compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bensonhurst Coffee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bensonhurst Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bensonhurst Coffee have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bensonhurst Coffee 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 Bensonhurst Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bensonhurst Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.