Empire Steakhouse Health Inspection Grade
Steakhouse · 237 West 54th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
February 26, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 2
Empire Steakhouse currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 26, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
February 26, 2026
- Date
- February 26, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Feb 26, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 4, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Empire Steakhouse has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: February 2026 and November 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its November 2024 score of 13.
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 Steakhouse's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire Steakhouse's current NYC health grade?
Empire Steakhouse currently has a A grade.
When was Empire Steakhouse last inspected?
Empire Steakhouse was last inspected on February 26, 2026.
What was Empire Steakhouse's latest inspection score?
Empire Steakhouse's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Empire Steakhouse have in its latest inspection?
Empire Steakhouse had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Empire Steakhouse located?
Empire Steakhouse is located at 237 West 54th Street in Manhattan, NY 10019.
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: 50005142
Last updated: June 26, 2026