FEB 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH
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ELENA'S 43 RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 63/100
89-48 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY
Last inspected February 12, 2026 · passed with conditions
13 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
0 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jun 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
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 dur
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 under
OCT 162025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 fl
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
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 under
JUN 92025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
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 fl
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
JUN 92025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JUN 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
MAR 282024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 dur
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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JUN 152023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 under
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 liq
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
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 dur
Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →