Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
February 7, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 4
Empire Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 7, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 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.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
February 7, 2025
- Date
- February 7, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Feb 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 14, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Empire Restaurant has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: February 2025 and October 2023. Its latest score remained 10 in both inspections.
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 Restaurant's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Empire Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was Empire Restaurant last inspected?
Empire Restaurant was last inspected on February 7, 2025.
What was Empire Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Empire Restaurant's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Empire Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Empire Restaurant had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Empire Restaurant located?
Empire Restaurant is located at 2419 7th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10030.
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: 50140381
Last updated: July 3, 2026