Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
April 28, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Empire Diner currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 28, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Latest Inspection Details
April 28, 2026
- Date
- April 28, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Apr 28, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Empire Diner's most recent graded inspection in April 2026 was a A, after a B in January 2025.
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 Diner's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire Diner's current NYC health grade?
Empire Diner currently has a A grade.
When was Empire Diner last inspected?
Empire Diner was last inspected on April 28, 2026.
What was Empire Diner's latest inspection score?
Empire Diner's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Empire Diner have in its latest inspection?
Empire Diner had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Empire Diner located?
Empire Diner is located at 210 10th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10011.
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: 50059989
Last updated: June 26, 2026