Empire III Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 1902 A C Powell Boulevard, Manhattan, NY 10026
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
April 27, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 2
Empire III currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 27, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Latest Inspection Details
April 27, 2026
- Date
- April 27, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Apr 27, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 2, 2026
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Dec 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Empire III's most recent graded inspection in April 2026 was a A, after a C in September 2024.
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 III's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire III's current NYC health grade?
Empire III currently has a A grade.
When was Empire III last inspected?
Empire III was last inspected on April 27, 2026.
What was Empire III's latest inspection score?
Empire III's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Empire III have in its latest inspection?
Empire III had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Empire III located?
Empire III is located at 1902 A C Powell Boulevard in Manhattan, NY 10026.
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: 50116941
Last updated: July 3, 2026