BENEDICTION RESTAURANT in Queens Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Apr 28, 2025
📍 210-23 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11428 ·
🍽️ Creole
Overview
Benediction Restaurant in Queens Village has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2024. The Creole restaurant currently holds a Grade B with a score of 21 points, based on 11 inspections. Of those inspections, 1 resulted in Grade B and 1 in Grade C, reflecting inconsistent compliance with health code standards.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
BENEDICTION RESTAURANT in Queens Village: Emergency Closures (2)
BENEDICTION RESTAURANT in Queens Village: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE B
Apr 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or...
Apr 28, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Mar 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Cold TCS food item held ab...
Mar 19, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Dec 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 34
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Sep 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 activ...
GRADE P
Jun 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
May 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
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.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding eq...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
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.
Violations:
10F
Jan 16, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, i...
Jan 16, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
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BENEDICTION RESTAURANT in Queens Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BENEDICTION RESTAURANT last inspected?
- BENEDICTION RESTAURANT was last inspected on April 28, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 21 points.
- What is BENEDICTION RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- BENEDICTION RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has BENEDICTION RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- BENEDICTION RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BENEDICTION RESTAURANT had?
- BENEDICTION RESTAURANT has 11 health inspections on record from January 2024 through April 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BENEDICTION RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BENEDICTION RESTAURANT was 50 points on May 24, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.