Ben's Fast Food/lotus & Lime/palmita/umami Express Health Inspection Grade
Fusion · 750 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
46
Last inspection
June 3, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
38 / 8
Ben's Fast Food/lotus & Lime/palmita/umami Express currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 3, 2026 found 8 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 46 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-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.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 3, 2026
- Date
- June 3, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 46
- Critical points
- 38
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 8 (5 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 3, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ben's Fast Food/lotus & Lime/palmita/umami Express has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and October 2024. Its latest score was 12, lower than its October 2024 score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Ben's Fast Food/lotus & Lime/palmita/umami Express's latest score: 46
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben's Fast Food/lotus & Lime/palmita/umami Express's current NYC health grade?
Ben's Fast Food/lotus & Lime/palmita/umami Express does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Ben's Fast Food/lotus & Lime/palmita/umami Express last inspected?
Ben's Fast Food/lotus & Lime/palmita/umami Express was last inspected on June 3, 2026.
What was Ben's Fast Food/lotus & Lime/palmita/umami Express's latest inspection score?
Ben's Fast Food/lotus & Lime/palmita/umami Express's latest inspection score was 46 points.
How many violations did Ben's Fast Food/lotus & Lime/palmita/umami Express have in its latest inspection?
Ben's Fast Food/lotus & Lime/palmita/umami Express had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Ben's Fast Food/lotus & Lime/palmita/umami Express located?
Ben's Fast Food/lotus & Lime/palmita/umami Express is located at 750 8th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10036.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50148417
Last updated: July 3, 2026