Elm Roastery

83-30A Broadway, Queens, NY 11373

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Elm Roastery has been inspected five times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 26, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to five.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Elm Roastery's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 26, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

19-07

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Aug 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Mar 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

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

04H

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

Aug 25, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

10B

20-04

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Aug 11, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

05D

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

06C

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elm Roastery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elm Roastery on file is from Dec 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elm Roastery?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elm Roastery.

How does Elm Roastery compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Elm Roastery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Elm Roastery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Elm Roastery have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Elm Roastery 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 Elm Roastery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Elm Roastery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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