19 Empire Restaurant

19A Knolls Crescent, Bronx, NY 10463
Chinese
Last inspected: May 23, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

19 Empire Restaurant has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on May 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
06C
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.
10F
82
Jan 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 19 Empire Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 19 Empire Restaurant on file is from May 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does 19 Empire Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

19 Empire Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has 19 Empire Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 19 Empire Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 19 Empire Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.