Essex Squeeze

88 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Essex Squeeze has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Essex Squeeze was last inspected on Jan 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: five violations last time, three this time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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.

06C

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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 fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

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.

10F

Jun 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

06C

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

10B

Jun 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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 during active necessary preparation.

02G

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.

05D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Jan 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

06C

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Jun 22, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

“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.

20D

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20A

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 not functioning properly.

10B

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Essex Squeeze last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Essex Squeeze on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Essex Squeeze?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Essex Squeeze.

How does Essex Squeeze compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Essex Squeeze most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Essex Squeeze's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Essex Squeeze have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Essex Squeeze means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Essex Squeeze inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Essex Squeeze is inspected around two times per year on average.

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