BEAUTY & ESSEX in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026
📍 146 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ New American
Overview
Beauty & Essex on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 11 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 inspections conducted between 2022 and 2026, with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
BEAUTY & ESSEX in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Feb 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Jun 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Non-food contact surfa...
GRADE A
Nov 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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BEAUTY & ESSEX in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BEAUTY & ESSEX last inspected?
- BEAUTY & ESSEX was last inspected on February 17, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is BEAUTY & ESSEX's current health grade?
- BEAUTY & ESSEX currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BEAUTY & ESSEX had?
- BEAUTY & ESSEX has 3 health inspections on record from November 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BEAUTY & ESSEX?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BEAUTY & ESSEX was 11 points on February 17, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BEAUTY & ESSEX ever received a Grade C?
- No. BEAUTY & ESSEX has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.