BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR in South Ozone Park
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Sep 8, 2025
📍 129-20 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens, NY 11419 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Beni's Restaurant & Bar in South Ozone Park has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 4 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B, with a score of 15 points on its most recent inspection. Across 13 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received 2 Grade C results and 1 Grade B, with no Grade A results on record.
13
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
4
Closures
BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR in South Ozone Park: Emergency Closures (4)
BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR in South Ozone Park: Full Inspection History (13 records)
GRADE B
Sep 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 15
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Mar 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 14
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or n...
GRADE C
Aug 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 36
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Pest...
Aug 29, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Jun 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 53
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Evidence of mice ...
Jun 3, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or ...
Jan 25, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10
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.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 48
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 48
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Violations:
04M
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 9, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 62
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclos...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 9, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 62
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE C
Dec 22, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 33
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food...
Nov 3, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or n...
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BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR in South Ozone Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR last inspected?
- BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR was last inspected on September 8, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 15 points.
- What is BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR's current health grade?
- BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR 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 BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR been closed by NYC Health?
- BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR had?
- BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR has 13 health inspections on record from November 2022 through September 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR was 62 points on January 9, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.