Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
27
Last inspection
January 17, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
24 / 3
Bento Express currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 17, 2026 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 17, 2026
- Date
- January 17, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 24
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jan 17, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Bento Express does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Bento Express's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bento Express's current NYC health grade?
Bento Express currently has a Z grade.
When was Bento Express last inspected?
Bento Express was last inspected on January 17, 2026.
What was Bento Express's latest inspection score?
Bento Express's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Bento Express have in its latest inspection?
Bento Express had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Bento Express located?
Bento Express is located at 28-02 42nd Road in Queens, NY 11101.
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: 50160873
Last updated: July 3, 2026