JAN 29
2025
PASS · 0 violations
ESSEX SQUEEZE.
NYC Health Dept
88 ESSEX STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY
Graded A, 0 points (Jan 2025). Down from 10 points at the prior graded inspection.
9 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Jan 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
26
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 31
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 under
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 liq
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai
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. Condi
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
JUN 29
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
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 liq
JUN 29
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
JUN 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 3 CRITICAL
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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
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JUN 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
JAN 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
JUN 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 4 CRITICAL
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
JUN 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
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