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Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
May 9, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 2
Essen currently has an 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.
Essen currently has an A grade.
Essen was last inspected on May 9, 2025.
Essen's latest inspection score was 9 points.
Essen had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
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: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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 / 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).
Essen's most recent graded inspection in May 2025 was an A, after a C in August 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.
Essen's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Essen is located at 519 8th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10018.
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