ESSENCE BAR & GRILL in Crown Heights (North)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Nov 1, 2025
📍 1662 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Essence Bar & Grill in Crown Heights, Brooklyn holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, indicating the restaurant is not currently operating under a valid license. Across 7 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the restaurant received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
ESSENCE BAR & GRILL in Crown Heights (North): Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Nov 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Jun 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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 rats or live rats in establishment's food or n...
GRADE A
Mar 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Anti-siphonage or back-flow pr...
Mar 28, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
Sep 25, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or n...
GRADE C
Aug 24, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 37
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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 pac...
Aug 10, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo...
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ESSENCE BAR & GRILL in Crown Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ESSENCE BAR & GRILL last inspected?
- ESSENCE BAR & GRILL was last inspected on November 1, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is ESSENCE BAR & GRILL's current health grade?
- ESSENCE BAR & GRILL currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has ESSENCE BAR & GRILL had?
- ESSENCE BAR & GRILL has 7 health inspections on record from August 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at ESSENCE BAR & GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ESSENCE BAR & GRILL was 37 points on August 24, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ESSENCE BAR & GRILL ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. ESSENCE BAR & GRILL has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.