La Elegancia
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
74
Score
Public records show seven inspections at La Elegancia stretching back to 2022. On May 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, showing up five times.
La Elegancia's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
74
Mar 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Aug 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
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
39
Jan 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Dec 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90
Nov 29, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food worker or vendor working or is knowingly or negligently permitted to work in fse while afflicted with infected wound or reportable communicable disease. no spitting allowed. spitting anywhere in the establishment is prohibited.
04B
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
45
May 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
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
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Elegancia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Elegancia on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Elegancia?
Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Elegancia.
How does La Elegancia compare to other restaurants in Queens?
La Elegancia most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.
Has La Elegancia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Elegancia have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Elegancia 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 La Elegancia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Elegancia is inspected around two times per year on average.
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