Empire Szechuan Garden Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 1495 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
December 4, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 2
Empire Szechuan Garden currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 4, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 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.
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
December 4, 2025
- Date
- December 4, 2025
- 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
4 inspections
Dec 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 19, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Empire Szechuan Garden's most recent graded inspection in December 2025 was a A, after a B in August 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 Szechuan Garden's latest score: 9
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 December 4, 2025.
What was Empire Szechuan Garden's latest inspection score?
Empire Szechuan Garden's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Empire Szechuan Garden have in its latest inspection?
Empire Szechuan Garden had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Empire Szechuan Garden located?
Empire Szechuan Garden is located at 1495 Forest Avenue in Staten Island, NY 10302.
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: 50093309
Last updated: June 26, 2026