New Empire Kitchen Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 17-02 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11357
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
July 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
New Empire Kitchen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 2, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
July 2, 2025
- Date
- July 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
New Empire Kitchen has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
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.
New Empire Kitchen's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Empire Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
New Empire Kitchen currently has a A grade.
When was New Empire Kitchen last inspected?
New Empire Kitchen was last inspected on July 2, 2025.
What was New Empire Kitchen's latest inspection score?
New Empire Kitchen's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did New Empire Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
New Empire Kitchen had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is New Empire Kitchen located?
New Empire Kitchen is located at 17-02 Utopia Parkway in Queens, NY 11357.
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: 41556209
Last updated: June 26, 2026