ELI'S ESSENTIALS in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026
📍 26 EAST 91 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10128 ·
🍽️ Sandwiches/Salads/Mixed Buffet
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🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
Eli's Essentials on the Upper East Side currently holds a Grade Z designation from NYC DOHMH following a score of 21 points. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 1 Grade B and 1 Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
ELI'S ESSENTIALS in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Mar 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
Jan 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE B
Oct 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
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.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled ...
May 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) f...
May 20, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Dec 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 62
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or ...
Jul 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F...
ELI'S ESSENTIALS in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: News Coverage (1)
GRADE B Eli's Essentials Gets Grade B After Inspection - Manhattan Published Apr 8, 2026Browse Related
ELI'S ESSENTIALS in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ELI'S ESSENTIALS last inspected?
- ELI'S ESSENTIALS was last inspected on March 17, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 21 points.
- What is ELI'S ESSENTIALS's current health grade?
- ELI'S ESSENTIALS currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has ELI'S ESSENTIALS had?
- ELI'S ESSENTIALS has 7 health inspections on record from July 2022 through March 2026. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at ELI'S ESSENTIALS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ELI'S ESSENTIALS was 62 points on December 2, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ELI'S ESSENTIALS ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. ELI'S ESSENTIALS has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.