Elea
217 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, 10024
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 25, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 |
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