Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
27
Last inspection
April 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 5
Essen currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 23, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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 or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
April 23, 2025
- Date
- April 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
8 inspections
Apr 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 6, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Dec 5, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
Dec 2, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
May 5, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Essen's most recent graded inspection in April 2025 was a B, after a C in November 2024.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Essen's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essen's current NYC health grade?
Essen currently has a B grade.
When was Essen last inspected?
Essen was last inspected on April 23, 2025.
What was Essen's latest inspection score?
Essen's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Essen have in its latest inspection?
Essen had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Essen located?
Essen is located at 515 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10022.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41665894
Last updated: June 26, 2026