ESSEN

GRADE C

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Overview

ESSEN in Midtown Times Square received a Grade C on their NYC health inspection on December 6, 2022 with a score of 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
515 MADISON AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10022
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
10 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.

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ESSEN — Inspection Questions

Did ESSEN pass their NYC health inspection on December 6, 2022?
ESSEN failed with a C grade on December 6, 2022 with a score of 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did ESSEN have?
ESSEN had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants