BENNY JOHN'S BAR AND GRILL in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 30, 2025
📍 8 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Benny John's Bar and Grill in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. Across 3 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on both graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
BENNY JOHN'S BAR AND GRILL in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Oct 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
GRADE A
Jun 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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.
Food contact surface not...
Mar 1, 2023
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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,...
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BENNY JOHN'S BAR AND GRILL in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BENNY JOHN'S BAR AND GRILL last inspected?
- BENNY JOHN'S BAR AND GRILL was last inspected on October 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is BENNY JOHN'S BAR AND GRILL's current health grade?
- BENNY JOHN'S BAR AND GRILL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BENNY JOHN'S BAR AND GRILL had?
- BENNY JOHN'S BAR AND GRILL has 3 health inspections on record from March 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BENNY JOHN'S BAR AND GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BENNY JOHN'S BAR AND GRILL was 26 points on March 1, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BENNY JOHN'S BAR AND GRILL ever received a Grade C?
- No. BENNY JOHN'S BAR AND GRILL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.