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Note: This establishment has been inspected again since the inspection below. The latest inspection, according to our data, was on April 23, 2009.

Summary: BENNY'S was inspected on January 8, 2008, and 12 violations were cited, resulting in 59 violation points. Because the restaurant received more than 27 violation points, a follow-up inspection was required. Read more about what this means.

Restaurant inspection details

Location 1802 AVENUE M, BROOKLYN
Inspection date January 8, 2008
Restaurant name BENNY'S
Violation points 59
Violations Non-food contact surface improperly constructed

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.

Inadequate lighting - bulb

Lighting inadequate. Bulb not shielded or shatterproof.

Improper plumbing

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

Food contact surface not maintained

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

Improper use of pesticide

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.

Not vermin-proof

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.

Wiping cloths improperly stored

Wiping cloths dirty or not stored in sanitizing solution.

Food contact surface not washed

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Mice

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Spoiled food

Food item spoiled, adulterated, contaminated or cross-contaminated.

No Food Protection Certificate

Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

Cold food held above 41°F

Cold food held above 41°F (smoked fish above 38°F) except during necessary preparation.

Followup inspection required Yes

Added to EveryBlock on January 8, 2008.

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Inspection history on nyc.gov

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