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Benjys Pizza: health inspection history

72-72 Main Street, New York City, NY 11367

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Address
72-72 Main Street, New York City, NY 11367
Borough
Queens
Cuisine (as listed)
Jewish/Kosher
Most recent grade
Grade A issued May 21, 2025 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection
May 20, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
3 inspections, Jan 2, 2024 to May 20, 2026

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 12 points. Among 38 graded restaurants in ZIP 11367, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

May 20, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 37Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
  • 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.
  • 06CCritical 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.
  • 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.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

May 21, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 12Grade: 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.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Jan 2, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 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.
  • 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.

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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.