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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
9point violations
4 problems found · 1 marked critical · Routine health department inspection · Jul 31, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 10 to 24 point violations. Benediction Restaurant got fewer than most.
Compared with 21,170 New York City food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about Benediction Restaurant?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Marked critical: Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food 06CHow to fixFix it
- Food thawed the wrong way 09BHow to fixFix it
- Hand sink not ready to use 09EHow to fixFix it
Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
We review New York City health data to make this report. We are not the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
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Next: Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat foodThe health department found: “Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation,…”
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 3-302.11, Food Code 3-501.13, Food Code 2-301.15, Food Code 6-501.112.
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Top to bottom
From Food Code 3-302.11
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Inspections
From New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 12 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 7, 2026
The health department visited 2 times in the last 12 months (1 routine, 1 other).
Fewer point violations than last time (31 → 9). That takes a team.
NYC inspects each restaurant at least once a year. A place scoring 14 or more on an initial inspection gets a second, graded inspection.
Every visit
LatestJul 31, 2026Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection9 points (A)
This one: 9 points (A), inspected Jul 31, 2026.
4 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
06C 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.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 3-302.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Top to bottom
- 1. Top: ready-to-eat food (salads, desserts, cut fruit, cooked leftovers, deli meat, cheese, drinks)
- 2. Raw fish and seafood (cooked to 145°F)
- 3. Whole cuts of beef, pork and lamb; raw shell eggs (145°F)
From Food Code 3-302.11
Keep raw meat types apart
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Fridge and freezer storage order
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Not critical (3)
Food Code 3-501.13
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
4 safe ways
- 1. In the fridge (best): on the bottom shelf in a pan, at 41°F or below. Plan about 1 day per 4–5 pounds.
- 2. Under cold running water: fully covered by water that is 70°F or colder, in a clean sink. Cook right away.
- 3. In the microwave: then cook right away.
- 4. As part of cooking: cook straight from frozen. Allow about 50% more time and probe to the usual temperature.
From Food Code 3-501.13
Never
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Thawing frozen food
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The department's words
09E Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Food Code 5-205.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Hand sinks are for hands only
- Wash only at a handwashing sink.
- Never wash hands in the dish sink, a food prep sink, a mop sink, or a drink cooler.
- Never dump drinks, rinse utensils or fill pitchers at the hand sink.
From Food Code 2-301.15
Soap and hand sanitizer
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Handwashing
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Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
The department's words
28-05 Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
EarlierJun 3, 2026Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionNo score given
No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.
EarlierApr 28, 2025Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection21 points (B)
3 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
No certified food protection manager on record
The department's words
04A Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
The department's words
04L Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (1)
The department's words
08A Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
EarlierApr 28, 2025Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspectionNo score given
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
The department's words
20-06 Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
EarlierMar 19, 2025Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection31 points
5 violations listed, 3 marked critical.
Critical (3)
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
The department's words
02G 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.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
The department's words
04L Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (2)
The department's words
08A Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
10F 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.
EarlierMar 19, 2025Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionNo score given
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
The department's words
20-06 Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
EarlierDec 27, 2024Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection34 points (C)
6 violations listed, 3 marked critical.
Critical (3)
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
The department's words
02G 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.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
No certified food protection manager on record
The department's words
04A Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
The department's words
04L Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (3)
The department's words
08A Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
10F 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.
EarlierSep 9, 2024Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection39 points
4 violations listed, 4 marked critical.
Critical (4)
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
The department's words
02G 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.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
No certified food protection manager on record
The department's words
04A Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
The department's words
05D 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 washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
EarlierJun 4, 2024Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection0 points (P)
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierMay 24, 2024Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection50 points
4 violations listed, 3 marked critical.
Critical (3)
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
The department's words
02G 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.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
No certified food protection manager on record
The department's words
04A Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
The department's words
05F Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (1)
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
10F 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.
EarlierJan 16, 2024Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection10 points
2 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
04J 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, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (1)
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
10G Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
EarlierJan 16, 2024Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionNo score given
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
“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.
The department's words
20-04 “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.
Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)
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- Food thawed the wrong way Read the free guide
- Hand sink not ready to use Read the free guide
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Zero points means the inspector found no problems. New York City adds points for each problem. Big ones, the kind most likely to make someone sick, add more.
Inspectors add points for each problem they find. 0 to 13 points is an A, 14 to 27 a B, 28 or more a C.
- Listed as
- Creole
- Inspection type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Result
- 9 points (A)
- Source
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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