Benjamin Steak House
52 EAST 41 STREET, 10017
Steakhouse
2122979177
AScore: 10
Last inspected: February 25, 2026
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Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
February 25, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10BAnti-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.
10FNon-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.
December 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 20
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
10FNon-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.
October 18, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
NScore: 0
July 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 11
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
10BAnti-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.
10FNon-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.
April 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
02GCold 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.