ESSEN in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 26, 2025
📍 290 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Essen at 290 Madison Avenue in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a perfect inspection record across all 3 inspections since 2022. The restaurant has never received an emergency closure.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
ESSEN in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Jun 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Apr 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contac...
GRADE A
Oct 3, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary d...
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ESSEN in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ESSEN last inspected?
- ESSEN was last inspected on June 26, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 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 3 health inspections on record from October 2022 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ESSEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ESSEN was 13 points on June 26, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ESSEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. ESSEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.