Empire Chicken & Burgers Health Inspection Grade
American · 42-02a Greenpoint Avenue, Queens, NY 11104
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
26
Last inspection
June 24, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
23 / 3
Empire Chicken & Burgers currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 24, 2026 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- No 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
June 24, 2026
- Date
- June 24, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 23
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jun 24, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Empire Chicken & Burgers 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 Chicken & Burgers's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire Chicken & Burgers's current NYC health grade?
Empire Chicken & Burgers currently has a N grade.
When was Empire Chicken & Burgers last inspected?
Empire Chicken & Burgers was last inspected on June 24, 2026.
What was Empire Chicken & Burgers's latest inspection score?
Empire Chicken & Burgers's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Empire Chicken & Burgers have in its latest inspection?
Empire Chicken & Burgers had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Empire Chicken & Burgers located?
Empire Chicken & Burgers is located at 42-02a Greenpoint Avenue in Queens, NY 11104.
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: 50187405
Last updated: July 3, 2026