Empanada City

321 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Empanada City has three inspections in the public record. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Dec 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Jun 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empanada City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empanada City on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empanada City?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Empanada City.

How does Empanada City compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Empanada City most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Empanada City's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Empanada City have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Empanada City inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Empanada City is inspected roughly once per year on average.