ESSEN in Chelsea Hudson Yards
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 9, 2025
📍 519 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Essen in Chelsea holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 9 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. With 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant's record shows mixed results across grades, including one Grade B and one Grade C in addition to its current Grade A, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
ESSEN in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
May 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Mar 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or withi...
Mar 25, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
GRADE C
Aug 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 34
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.
Establishment is not free of harbora...
Feb 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 abov...
GRADE B
Nov 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies incl...
Jul 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
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ESSEN in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ESSEN last inspected?
- ESSEN was last inspected on May 9, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is ESSEN's current health grade?
- ESSEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ESSEN had?
- ESSEN has 7 health inspections on record from July 2022 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at ESSEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ESSEN was 42 points on March 25, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ESSEN ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. ESSEN has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.