Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
June 16, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 0
Benares currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 16, 2026 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 16, 2026
- Date
- June 16, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
7 inspections
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Apr 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 19, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Benares's most recent graded inspection in June 2026 was a A, after a B in April 2025.
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.
Benares's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benares's current NYC health grade?
Benares currently has a A grade.
When was Benares last inspected?
Benares was last inspected on June 16, 2026.
What was Benares's latest inspection score?
Benares's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Benares have in its latest inspection?
Benares had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Benares located?
Benares is located at 45 Murray Street in Manhattan, NY 10007.
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: 50091096
Last updated: June 26, 2026