19 Empire Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 19A Knolls Crescent, The Bronx, NY 10463
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
May 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
19 Empire Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 23, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 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
- 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
May 23, 2025
- Date
- May 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
19 Empire Restaurant has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and January 2024. Its latest score remained 12 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.
19 Empire Restaurant's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is 19 Empire Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
19 Empire Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was 19 Empire Restaurant last inspected?
19 Empire Restaurant was last inspected on May 23, 2025.
What was 19 Empire Restaurant's latest inspection score?
19 Empire Restaurant's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did 19 Empire Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
19 Empire Restaurant had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is 19 Empire Restaurant located?
19 Empire Restaurant is located at 19A Knolls Crescent in The Bronx, NY 10463.
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: 50105383
Last updated: June 26, 2026