THE LEGEND CAFE HOUSE in Bensonhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 31, 2026
📍 8140 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11214 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
The Legend Cafe House in Bensonhurst has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 3 across 6 inspections dating back to 2022, though it received a Grade A on one prior inspection.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
THE LEGEND CAFE HOUSE in Bensonhurst: Emergency Closures (2)
THE LEGEND CAFE HOUSE in Bensonhurst: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Jan 31, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
GRADE Z
Aug 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 73
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 73
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
GRADE A
Sep 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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.
Violations:
02G
Oct 17, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
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.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential sour...
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THE LEGEND CAFE HOUSE in Bensonhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE LEGEND CAFE HOUSE last inspected?
- THE LEGEND CAFE HOUSE was last inspected on January 31, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 29 points.
- What is THE LEGEND CAFE HOUSE's current health grade?
- THE LEGEND CAFE HOUSE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has THE LEGEND CAFE HOUSE been closed by NYC Health?
- THE LEGEND CAFE HOUSE 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 THE LEGEND CAFE HOUSE had?
- THE LEGEND CAFE HOUSE has 6 health inspections on record from October 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE LEGEND CAFE HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE LEGEND CAFE HOUSE was 73 points on August 6, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.