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Elite Lounge & Cafe

Name: Elite Lounge & Cafe
Address: 252-09 Union Turnpike, New York City, NY

252-09 Union Turnpike

Last inspected Jul 22, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jul 22, 2025

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Official score: 15 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 05BOther

Official wording

Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 04JFood temperature

Official wording

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source

Trans Fat / Initial Inspection

Jul 22, 2025

Violations cited

1 recorded violation

notedCode 16-02Food temperature

Official wording

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

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Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Dec 13, 2023

Violations cited

Official score: 25 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 04APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

criticalCode 04JFood temperature