CHAMPION PIZZA ESSEX in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 25, 2025
📍 123 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Champion Pizza Essex on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 4 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A twice, Grade C once, and maintains no record of emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
CHAMPION PIZZA ESSEX in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Mar 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
Thawing procedure improper.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
GRADE C
Nov 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 36
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
Jun 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Single service article not provided. S...
GRADE A
Jan 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Jun 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Filth flies...
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CHAMPION PIZZA ESSEX in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHAMPION PIZZA ESSEX last inspected?
- CHAMPION PIZZA ESSEX was last inspected on March 25, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 4 points.
- What is CHAMPION PIZZA ESSEX's current health grade?
- CHAMPION PIZZA ESSEX currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CHAMPION PIZZA ESSEX had?
- CHAMPION PIZZA ESSEX has 5 health inspections on record from June 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHAMPION PIZZA ESSEX?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHAMPION PIZZA ESSEX was 36 points on November 6, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CHAMPION PIZZA ESSEX ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. CHAMPION PIZZA ESSEX has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.