Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
July 11, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 0
Eli's Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 11, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Latest Inspection Details
July 11, 2025
- Date
- July 11, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jul 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Eli's Cafe received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in July 2025 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.
Eli's Cafe's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eli's Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Eli's Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Eli's Cafe last inspected?
Eli's Cafe was last inspected on July 11, 2025.
What was Eli's Cafe's latest inspection score?
Eli's Cafe's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Eli's Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Eli's Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Eli's Cafe located?
Eli's Cafe is located at 23-61 31st Street in Queens, NY 11105.
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: 50149627
Last updated: July 3, 2026