ESSEX in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Apr 29, 2025
📍 124 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
ESSEX on the Lower East Side currently holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH with an inspection score of 15 points. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received mixed grades including one Grade A, one Grade B, and one Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
ESSEX in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE B
Apr 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 15
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not ...
Mar 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond...
GRADE C
Nov 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
Apr 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillab...
Jul 12, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running wa...
GRADE A
Jul 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept...
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ESSEX in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ESSEX last inspected?
- ESSEX was last inspected on April 29, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 15 points.
- What is ESSEX's current health grade?
- ESSEX currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has ESSEX had?
- ESSEX has 6 health inspections on record from July 2022 through April 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 ESSEX?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ESSEX was 35 points on March 18, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ESSEX ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. ESSEX has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.