ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY in Hell's Kitchen
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Sep 4, 2025
📍 690 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street
Overview
Elephant Ear Thai Eatery in Hell's Kitchen has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B with a score of 21 points, and across 8 inspections through 2025 has received 1 Grade C result along with its current Grade B.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY in Hell's Kitchen: Emergency Closures (2)
ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE B
Sep 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Mar 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Thawing procedure improper.
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 ve...
Mar 6, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Feb 1, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 29, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 54
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 29, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 54
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE C
Nov 28, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 36
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas....
Jul 12, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Thawing procedure improper.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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, blo...
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ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY last inspected?
- ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY was last inspected on September 4, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 21 points.
- What is ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY's current health grade?
- ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY been closed by NYC Health?
- ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY had?
- ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY has 8 health inspections on record from July 2023 through September 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY was 54 points on January 29, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.