Elia

8611 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Elia, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Elia is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
82
Jan 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Nov 15, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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 11, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
04J
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elia on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elia?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elia.

How does Elia compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Elia most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Elia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elia have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Elia means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Elia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Elia is inspected roughly once per year on average.