BENTO EXPRESS
GRADE ZSaturday, January 17, 2026
Overview
BENTO EXPRESS in Long Island City Hunters Point underwent a NYC health inspection on January 17, 2026 and scored 27 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Address
28-02 42 ROAD
Queens, NY 11101
Cuisine
Chinese
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
2 inspections
1 failures
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
03A
Food from unapproved or unknown source
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
⚠️ Why This Matters
Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking
📋 Code Requirements
Purchase from licensed, inspected suppliers; maintain invoices; no home-prepared foods
CDC Risk Factor:
Food from Unsafe Sources
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.11
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BENTO EXPRESS — Inspection Questions
- Did BENTO EXPRESS pass their NYC health inspection on January 17, 2026?
- BENTO EXPRESS underwent inspection on January 17, 2026 with a score of 27 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did BENTO EXPRESS have?
- BENTO EXPRESS had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
- What does violation code 03A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 03A (Food from unapproved or unknown source) is a critical violation. All food must come from approved, inspected sources to ensure safety Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking