NYC Inspection: Elena'S 43 Restaurant — Score: 28

NYC DOHMH · October 16, 2025

CRITICAL VIOLATION Score: 28 Violations (5): 1. 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 less within 4 additional hours. 2. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Restaurant: Elena'S 43 Restaurant Address: 89-48 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD, 11427 Borough: Queens

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