What is Elena's 43 Restaurant's health inspection score?

Elena's 43 Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Elena's 43 Restaurant last inspected?

Elena's 43 Restaurant was last inspected on February 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Elena's 43 Restaurant have?

Elena's 43 Restaurant has 9 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Elena's 43 Restaurant safe to eat at?

Elena's 43 Restaurant has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Elena's 43 Restaurant serve?

Elena's 43 Restaurant serves Latin American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Elena's 43 Restaurant

Name: Elena's 43 Restaurant
Address: 89-48 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD, Queens, 11427
Rating: 68

89-48 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD, Queens

Last Inspected: 2/12/2026

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0Fair

Latin American•Queens

Ranked #599 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 59% of latin american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Feb 12, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

89-48 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11427

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jun

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Feb

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Feb 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High3 Med

6 total3 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
02HAfter 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10FNon-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

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jun 25

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted−5

Base deductions−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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