Empire Steak House Health Inspection Grade
American · 151 East 50th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
19
Last inspection
August 18, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
16 / 3
Empire Steak House currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 18, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 19 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 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
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
August 18, 2025
- Date
- August 18, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 19
- Critical points
- 16
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Aug 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 6, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 15, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Empire Steak House's most recent graded inspection in August 2025 was a B, after a C in December 2024.
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 Steak House's latest score: 19
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire Steak House's current NYC health grade?
Empire Steak House currently has a B grade.
When was Empire Steak House last inspected?
Empire Steak House was last inspected on August 18, 2025.
What was Empire Steak House's latest inspection score?
Empire Steak House's latest inspection score was 19 points.
How many violations did Empire Steak House have in its latest inspection?
Empire Steak House had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Empire Steak House located?
Empire Steak House is located at 151 East 50th Street in Manhattan, NY 10022.
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: 50047860
Last updated: June 26, 2026