Empire Szechuan Kyoto Health Inspection Grade
Chinese/japanese · 193 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
41
Last inspection
March 5, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
31 / 10
Empire Szechuan Kyoto currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 5, 2026 found 8 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 41 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
- 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.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
March 5, 2026
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 41
- Critical points
- 31
- Non-critical points
- 10
- Violations
- 8 (4 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Mar 5, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Empire Szechuan Kyoto received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in February 2025 with a 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 Szechuan Kyoto's latest score: 41
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire Szechuan Kyoto's current NYC health grade?
Empire Szechuan Kyoto does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Empire Szechuan Kyoto last inspected?
Empire Szechuan Kyoto was last inspected on March 5, 2026.
What was Empire Szechuan Kyoto's latest inspection score?
Empire Szechuan Kyoto's latest inspection score was 41 points.
How many violations did Empire Szechuan Kyoto have in its latest inspection?
Empire Szechuan Kyoto had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Empire Szechuan Kyoto located?
Empire Szechuan Kyoto is located at 193 Columbus Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10023.
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: 41149373
Last updated: June 26, 2026