Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
23
Last inspection
December 18, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
14 / 9
Elmo currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 18, 2025 found 6 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
December 18, 2025
- Date
- December 18, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 14
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 6 (2 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Elmo received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in August 2024 with a score of 13.
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.
Elmo's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmo's current NYC health grade?
Elmo does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Elmo last inspected?
Elmo was last inspected on December 18, 2025.
What was Elmo's latest inspection score?
Elmo's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Elmo have in its latest inspection?
Elmo had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Elmo located?
Elmo is located at 156 7th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10011.
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: 40872438
Last updated: June 26, 2026