BENNY'S CUBAN CAFE in Ridgewood
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026
📍 71-28 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Benny's Cuban Cafe in Ridgewood holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A once and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspection
BENNY'S CUBAN CAFE in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 B
Oct 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
Jan 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have oc...
Sep 12, 2022
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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 other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
BENNY'S CUBAN CAFE in Ridgewood: News Coverage (1)
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BENNY'S CUBAN CAFE in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BENNY'S CUBAN CAFE last inspected?
- BENNY'S CUBAN CAFE was last inspected on March 5, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is BENNY'S CUBAN CAFE's current health grade?
- BENNY'S CUBAN CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BENNY'S CUBAN CAFE had?
- BENNY'S CUBAN CAFE has 4 health inspections on record from September 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BENNY'S CUBAN CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BENNY'S CUBAN CAFE was 45 points on January 18, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BENNY'S CUBAN CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. BENNY'S CUBAN CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.