Elephant Ear Thai Eatery
690 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10036
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Sep 4, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 4, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-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.
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
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 27 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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