Elim Deli Cafe

851 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065
American
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

During an inspection on April 1, 2025, ELIM DELI CAFE in Manhattan, NY, was identified as a moderate risk facility. Inspectors noted that food contact surfaces were not properly sanitized and hot time/temperature control for safety food was not maintained at the required temperature. The facility has maintained a pattern of moderate risk ratings across its seven recorded inspections.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
74
Apr 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
74
May 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
82
May 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
Dec 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
74
May 3, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
67