The Ellington

2745 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10025

American

Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, The Ellington has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The Ellington was last inspected on Jul 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so The Ellington trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

06F

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

Jun 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04H

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

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

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

10F

Aug 22, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Jun 29, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04H

04N

10F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Oct 6, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

04N

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Ellington last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Ellington on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Ellington?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Ellington.

How does The Ellington compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Ellington most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Ellington's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Ellington have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Ellington 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 The Ellington inspected?

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

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