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Ben's Pizza And Restaurant: health inspection history
8125 3 Avenue, New York City, NY 11209
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- Address
- 8125 3 Avenue, New York City, NY 11209
- Borough
- Brooklyn
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Pizza
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Sep 18, 2025
- Latest inspection
- Sep 18, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 3 inspections, Feb 2, 2023 to Sep 18, 2025
Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 11 violations, of which 5 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 13 points. Among 229 graded restaurants in ZIP 11209, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Sep 18, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10BNot critical Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 02GCritical 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.
- 10FNot critical 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.
Oct 19, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02GCritical 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.
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Feb 2, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 10FNot critical 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.
- 02GCritical 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.
- 10ENot critical Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- 09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.