BENI'S RESTAURANT & BAR

⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B Sep 8, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Caribbean

📍 Neighborhood: South Ozone Park

Address
12920 LIBERTY AVE
Queens, NY 11419
Cuisine Type
Caribbean
📞 7187389700
Inspection History
9 inspections
Grade B: 1 , Grade C: 2
2 closures
Permit
CAMIS #50128889
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Inspection History (9 most recent)

GRADE B Sep 8, 2025 - Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 15 points
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 ...
Mar 18, 2025 - Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 14 points
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. Evide...
GRADE C Aug 29, 2024 - Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 36 points
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 an...
Jun 3, 2024 - Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 53 points
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,...
Jan 25, 2023 - Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10 points
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 points
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. ...
🚫 CLOSURE Jan 9, 2023 - Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 62 points
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,...
GRADE C Dec 22, 2022 - Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 33 points
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. ...
Nov 3, 2022 - Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 40 points
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 o...