Elim Deli Cafe
851 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 10065
Sandwiches
2124398320
AScore: 12
Last inspected: April 1, 2025
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
April 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
August 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06CFood, 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.
April 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 15
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
10BAnti-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.
May 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 9
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
09BThawing procedure improper.
May 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 17
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06BTobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
10FNon-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.
December 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
May 3, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 45
02GCold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
10FNon-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.