COOL CULINARY in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 10, 2025
📍 119 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002
Overview
Cool Culinary on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 3 inspections between 2023 and 2025. The restaurant has received Grade A on all inspections on record, with no emergency closures.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
COOL CULINARY in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Oct 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Mar 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or n...
GRADE A
May 6, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper...
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COOL CULINARY in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was COOL CULINARY last inspected?
- COOL CULINARY was last inspected on October 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is COOL CULINARY's current health grade?
- COOL CULINARY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has COOL CULINARY had?
- COOL CULINARY has 3 health inspections on record from May 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at COOL CULINARY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at COOL CULINARY was 15 points on March 27, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has COOL CULINARY ever received a Grade C?
- No. COOL CULINARY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.