When was E.J's Luncheonette last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at E.J's Luncheonette on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at E.J's Luncheonette?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at E.J's Luncheonette.

How does E.J's Luncheonette compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

E.J's Luncheonette most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has E.J's Luncheonette's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at E.J's Luncheonette have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at E.J's Luncheonette means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is E.J's Luncheonette inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, E.J's Luncheonette is inspected around two times per year on average.

E.J's Luncheonette Health Inspection Score & History — Manhattan, NY

Mar 25, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

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

61

Sep 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

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.

10F

67

Mar 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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.

10F

70

Feb 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

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.

10F

78

Mar 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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.

10F

70

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