Eli's Essentials Health Inspection Grade
American · 1291 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
May 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 3
Eli's Essentials currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 15, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 15, 2025
- Date
- May 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 11, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Eli's Essentials has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and December 2023. Its latest score was 10, slightly higher than its December 2023 score of 8.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Eli's Essentials's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eli's Essentials's current NYC health grade?
Eli's Essentials currently has a A grade.
When was Eli's Essentials last inspected?
Eli's Essentials was last inspected on May 15, 2025.
What was Eli's Essentials's latest inspection score?
Eli's Essentials's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Eli's Essentials have in its latest inspection?
Eli's Essentials had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Eli's Essentials located?
Eli's Essentials is located at 1291 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10028.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50002902
Last updated: June 26, 2026