TOP HOPS BEER SHOP in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 6, 2025
📍 88 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Top Hops Beer Shop on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 12 points. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
TOP HOPS BEER SHOP in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Aug 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f...
Oct 31, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment defi...
Oct 31, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE A
Jun 29, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
Jun 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Properl...
GRADE A
Jan 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
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TOP HOPS BEER SHOP in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TOP HOPS BEER SHOP last inspected?
- TOP HOPS BEER SHOP was last inspected on August 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is TOP HOPS BEER SHOP's current health grade?
- TOP HOPS BEER SHOP currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TOP HOPS BEER SHOP had?
- TOP HOPS BEER SHOP has 6 health inspections on record from January 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TOP HOPS BEER SHOP?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TOP HOPS BEER SHOP was 20 points on June 6, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TOP HOPS BEER SHOP ever received a Grade C?
- No. TOP HOPS BEER SHOP has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.