American · Midtown-Times Square

'ESSEN health grade & inspection history

290 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10017

39 latest violation-point score

No selectable letter grade in the current source snapshot. The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 4, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 4, 2026Inspection date
6Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 02G
    Critical 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.

  • 02H
    Critical violation

    After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

  • 06C
    Critical violation

    Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

  • 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.

  • 10F

    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.

Score trend

'ESSEN inspection history

No prior comparable score. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 4, 2026396Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Official location

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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 Not graded. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 39 violation points.

When was 'ESSEN last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 4, 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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