E.J'S LUNCHEONETTE in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026
📍 1271 THIRD AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10021 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
E.J.'s Luncheonette on the Upper East Side holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 22 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 Grade A result and no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
E.J'S LUNCHEONETTE in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Mar 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
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GRADE Z
Sep 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contac...
Mar 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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 during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Feb 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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 during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Mar 29, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method...
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E.J'S LUNCHEONETTE in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was E.J'S LUNCHEONETTE last inspected?
- E.J'S LUNCHEONETTE was last inspected on March 25, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is E.J'S LUNCHEONETTE's current health grade?
- E.J'S LUNCHEONETTE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has E.J'S LUNCHEONETTE had?
- E.J'S LUNCHEONETTE has 5 health inspections on record from March 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at E.J'S LUNCHEONETTE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at E.J'S LUNCHEONETTE was 24 points on March 25, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has E.J'S LUNCHEONETTE ever received a Grade C?
- No. E.J'S LUNCHEONETTE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.