JUN 3
2026
PASS · 0 violations
BENEDICTION RESTAURANT.
NYC Health Dept
210-23 JAMAICA AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY
Graded B, 21 points (Apr 2025). Down from 34 points at the prior graded inspection.
11 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jun 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
27
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
APR 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
MAR 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
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 dur
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 movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MAR 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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DEC 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 dur
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 under
Thawing procedure improper.
SEP 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 4 CRITICAL
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 dur
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand
JUN 4
2024
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 24
2024
FAIL 4 violations 3 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 under
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
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 dur
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
JAN 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, co
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
JAN 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
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