Cuny-Bennys Lodge E0692

160 Convent Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

American

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Cuny-Bennys Lodge E0692 is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to nine violations previously.

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Feb 24, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cuny-Bennys Lodge E0692 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cuny-Bennys Lodge E0692 on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cuny-Bennys Lodge E0692?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cuny-Bennys Lodge E0692.

How does Cuny-Bennys Lodge E0692 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cuny-Bennys Lodge E0692 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cuny-Bennys Lodge E0692's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cuny-Bennys Lodge E0692 have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cuny-Bennys Lodge E0692 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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