Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Nightshade On Elm last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 30, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Jul 25, 2024 to Apr 30, 2026.
Has Nightshade On Elm ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 25, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Inspection
Apr 30, 2026
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 11BCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 2, 2025
Critical violations found
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 2CFood temperature
Official Wording
Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
In Plain English
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.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, May 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 25, 2024
Critical violations found
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 2CFood temperature
Official Wording
Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
In Plain English
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.
Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.
In Plain English
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.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
In Plain English
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.