American · 88 Essex Street · Manhattan 10002
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2026-03-03 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 22 Not yet graded
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 06C | 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. | Critical |
| 10B | 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. | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
| 28-06 | Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-03-03
GRADE A
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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 26 restaurants
16 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Pet/Animal, Food Contains Foreign Object), shared by 26 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Cafe D'Avignon, Cheeky Sandwiches, Chomps Elysees, Davidovich Bakery, Dhamaka, Don Ceviche, El Sazon RD, Essex Squeeze, GB Austin St LLC, Joey Bats Cafe, Kotti Berliner Doner Kebab, L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory, Mia's Cocina, Project Kantin, Puebla Mexican Food, Rebecca's Cake Pops, Regal Cinemas Essex Crossing, Salad Don, Shibuya, Shopsin's, Sugar Sweet Sunshine, Top Hops Beer Shop, Unregular Pizza, Zaab Zaab, Zerza.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
88 Essex Street