Eli's Essentials
Inspectors have visited Eli's Essentials four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Eli's Essentials trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eli's Essentials last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eli's Essentials on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eli's Essentials?
Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Eli's Essentials.
How does Eli's Essentials compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Eli's Essentials most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Eli's Essentials' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Eli's Essentials have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Eli's Essentials 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 Eli's Essentials inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eli's Essentials is inspected around two times per year on average.