Empire House Chinese Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 1789th Streetillwell Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
June 5, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Empire House Chinese Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 5, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
June 5, 2025
- Date
- June 5, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 1, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Empire House Chinese Restaurant has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2025 and January 2024. Its latest score remained 13 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 House Chinese Restaurant's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire House Chinese Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Empire House Chinese Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was Empire House Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
Empire House Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on June 5, 2025.
What was Empire House Chinese Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Empire House Chinese Restaurant's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Empire House Chinese Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Empire House Chinese Restaurant had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Empire House Chinese Restaurant located?
Empire House Chinese Restaurant is located at 1789th Streetillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11223.
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: 41669157
Last updated: June 26, 2026