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Eschel: health inspection history

507 Columbus Avenue, New York City, NY 10024

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Address: 507 Columbus Avenue, New York City, NY 10024
Borough: Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed): Jewish/Kosher
Most recent grade: Grade Pending issued Jun 23, 2026
Latest inspection: Jun 23, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection)
Records shown: 4 inspections, Nov 18, 2024 to Jun 23, 2026

Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 19 violations, of which 9 were flagged critical.

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Inspection history

Jun 23, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Score: 4Grade: Grade PendingEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
10FNot critical 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.

Jun 18, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Score: 16Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.

08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10FNot critical 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.
04NCritical Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Jun 15, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 60Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

10FNot critical 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.
04NCritical Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
10HNot critical Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
02GCritical 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.
06CCritical 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.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Nov 18, 2024 Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 4Violations were cited in the following area(s).

09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
10FNot critical 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.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.