Eli's Cafe

23-61 31 Street, Queens, NY 11105
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Eli's Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from one to two between inspections.

Across the inspection history, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
74
Apr 18, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eli's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eli's Cafe on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eli's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Eli's Cafe.

How does Eli's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Eli's Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Eli's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Eli's Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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