Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
March 24, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 6
Empire Corner II currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 24, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- 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
March 24, 2025
- Date
- March 24, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Mar 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Empire Corner II has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2025 and April 2024. Its latest score was 11, slightly higher than its April 2024 score of 5.
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 Corner II's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire Corner II's current NYC health grade?
Empire Corner II currently has a A grade.
When was Empire Corner II last inspected?
Empire Corner II was last inspected on March 24, 2025.
What was Empire Corner II's latest inspection score?
Empire Corner II's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Empire Corner II have in its latest inspection?
Empire Corner II had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Empire Corner II located?
Empire Corner II is located at 1415 5th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10029.
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: 41243535
Last updated: June 26, 2026