Grade BNew AmericanNo recent inspection

Essex

124 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan, 10002

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 29, 2025 · New York City health department

A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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 washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Critical
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Apr 29, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
Mar 18, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (4 critical)
Nov 14, 2024	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	6 (5 critical)
Apr 2, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (3 critical)
Jul 12, 2022	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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