Empire Szechuan Garden Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 43-42 46th Street, Queens, NY 11104
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
September 9, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Empire Szechuan Garden currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 9, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
September 9, 2025
- Date
- September 9, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Sep 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Mar 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Jan 9, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Empire Szechuan Garden has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2025 and January 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its January 2023 score of 11.
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 Garden's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire Szechuan Garden's current NYC health grade?
Empire Szechuan Garden currently has a A grade.
When was Empire Szechuan Garden last inspected?
Empire Szechuan Garden was last inspected on September 9, 2025.
What was Empire Szechuan Garden's latest inspection score?
Empire Szechuan Garden's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Empire Szechuan Garden have in its latest inspection?
Empire Szechuan Garden had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Empire Szechuan Garden located?
Empire Szechuan Garden is located at 43-42 46th Street in Queens, NY 11104.
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: 50095974
Last updated: June 26, 2026