Grade AAmerican

Elias Deli & Restaurant

31-46 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Queens, 11101

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Dec 26, 2025 · New York City health department

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, 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.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Dec 26, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
Oct 10, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)
Aug 29, 2024	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	6 (3 critical)
Jun 26, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	8 (5 critical)
Mar 7, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)

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

3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
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 kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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