ESSENCE BAR & GRILL
Latest: GRADE Z
Nov 1, 2025
Address
1662 ATLANTIC AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Cuisine Type
American
📞 7189137495
Inspection History
6 inspections
Grade A: 1 , Grade C: 1
Permit
CAMIS #50136276
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2025
Inspection History (6 most recent)
GRADE Z
Nov 1, 2025
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22 points
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.
Establishment is not free of ha...
Jun 18, 2025
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28 points
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evide...
GRADE A
Mar 28, 2024
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13 points
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.
Current letter grade or Grade P...
Sep 25, 2023
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 26 points
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evide...
GRADE C
Aug 24, 2023
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 37 points
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; int...
Aug 10, 2023
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 31 points
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where requi...