FREEMANS in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 21, 2026
📍 191 CHRYSTIE STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Prince Street
Overview
Freemans on the Lower East Side currently holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 21 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2022, including 1 Grade A result, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
FREEMANS in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
May 21, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 6
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
GRADE B
Dec 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
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 include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh f...
Dec 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail pol...
GRADE A
Sep 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
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.
Mar 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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 improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly ...
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FREEMANS in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FREEMANS last inspected?
- FREEMANS was last inspected on May 21, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 6 points.
- What is FREEMANS's current health grade?
- FREEMANS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has FREEMANS had?
- FREEMANS has 5 health inspections on record from March 2022 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at FREEMANS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FREEMANS was 23 points on March 7, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FREEMANS ever received a Grade C?
- No. FREEMANS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.