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American · 1662 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
18
Last inspection
November 1, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 5
Essence BAR & Grill currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 1, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 18 points.
Essence BAR & Grill currently has a B grade.
Essence BAR & Grill was last inspected on November 1, 2025.
Essence BAR & Grill's latest inspection score was 18 points.
Essence BAR & Grill had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
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: 50136276
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Essence BAR & Grill's most recent graded inspection in November 2025 was a B, after an A in March 2024.
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.
Essence BAR & Grill's latest score: 18
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Essence BAR & Grill is located at 1662 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11213.
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