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Grade BJapanese

Benton

156 EAST 45 STREET, Manhattan, 10017

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 20, 2026

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

    Critical

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    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

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

    Critical

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 20, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (4 critical)
Jun 28, 2026Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0
Apr 25, 2026Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0
Aug 23, 2025Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0
May 31, 2025Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0
May 10, 2025Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0
May 4, 2025Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0
Apr 26, 2025Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0
Dec 24, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
Oct 19, 2024Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0
Oct 13, 2024Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0
Oct 5, 2024Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0
Sep 14, 2024Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0
Jul 30, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
May 11, 2024Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 9 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.

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