Essex Squeeze
88 ESSEX STREET, 10002
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
9179394070
AScore: 0
Last inspected: January 29, 2025
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Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
January 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
AScore: 0
October 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 32
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06APersonal 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.
06BTobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06CFood, 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.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10BAnti-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.
10FNon-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.
June 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
06CFood, 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.
10BAnti-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.
20-01Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
June 29, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
06CFood, 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.
10BAnti-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.
20-01Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
June 6, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
02GCold 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.
05DNo 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.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
20-01Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
June 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 23
02GCold 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.
05DNo 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.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
20-01Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
January 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
06CFood, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
June 22, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 36
04AFood Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
06CFood not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
10BPlumbing 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.
20AFood allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20D“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.