Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
May 9, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 2
Essen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 9, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 9, 2025
- Date
- May 9, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
May 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 30, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 28, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 28, 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 May 2025 was a A, after a C in August 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: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essen's current NYC health grade?
Essen currently has a A grade.
When was Essen last inspected?
Essen was last inspected on May 9, 2025.
What was Essen's latest inspection score?
Essen's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Essen have in its latest inspection?
Essen had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Essen located?
Essen is located at 519 8th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10018.
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: 50056770
Last updated: June 26, 2026