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Benton Sushi

156 East 45 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Benton Sushi appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Benton Sushi's latest score of 100 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 23, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
70
Oct 19, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 11, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2023
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2023
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Dec 6, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benton Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benton Sushi on file is from Aug 23, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benton Sushi?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Benton Sushi.

How does Benton Sushi compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Benton Sushi most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Benton Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Benton Sushi have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about one previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Benton Sushi 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 Benton Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Benton Sushi is inspected around six times per year on average.

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