E.J's Luncheonette
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
61
Score
E.J's Luncheonette in Manhattan, NY, has undergone five inspections, with the most recent assessment on March 25, 2026, resulting in a moderate risk designation. This inspection identified three critical violations and one minor violation related to food protection, temperature control, and equipment drainage. Historically, the facility has maintained a consistent pattern of moderate-risk inspection results.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Sep 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Mar 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Feb 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Mar 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
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.
06C
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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.
10B
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.
02G
Critical
Not Critical
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