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American · Midtown-Times Square
ESSEN health grade & inspection history
515 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022
20 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: B (Apr 23, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 7, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 7, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 10B
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.
Score trend
ESSEN inspection history
7 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | — | 20 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 23, 2025 | B | 27 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | 39 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 25, 2024 | C | 32 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| May 21, 2024 | — | 20 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 21, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02GRecorded in 5 inspections
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.
- 02BRecorded in 4 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 06DRecorded in 3 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 08CRecorded in 2 inspections
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Official location
ESSEN on the map
Common questions
ESSEN inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for ESSEN?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Apr 23, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 20 violation points.
When was ESSEN last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 7, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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