THE BOX in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026
📍 189 CHRYSTIE STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Prince Street
Overview
The Box on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 13 points. The restaurant has one inspection on record from 2023, with no emergency closures.
2
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
THE BOX in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (2 records)
GRADE A
Jun 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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 A
Sep 24, 2023
— 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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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THE BOX in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE BOX last inspected?
- THE BOX was last inspected on June 25, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is THE BOX's current health grade?
- THE BOX currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE BOX had?
- THE BOX has 2 health inspections on record from September 2023 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE BOX?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE BOX was 13 points on September 24, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE BOX ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE BOX has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.