Empire Express Chinese Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 319 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
29
Last inspection
February 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 9
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 12, 2026 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 29 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Thawing procedure improper.
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
February 12, 2026
- Date
- February 12, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 29
- Critical points
- 20
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Feb 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant's latest score: 29
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire Express Chinese Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant currently has a N grade.
When was Empire Express Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on February 12, 2026.
What was Empire Express Chinese Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant's latest inspection score was 29 points.
How many violations did Empire Express Chinese Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Empire Express Chinese Restaurant located?
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant is located at 319 9th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11215.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50181177
Last updated: July 3, 2026