Emperor Seafood Restaurant

136-59 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

Chinese

Last inspected: May 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Emperor Seafood Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on May 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: seven violations last time, two this time.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Emperor Seafood Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Mar 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 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

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10F

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Jun 7, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

06C

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emperor Seafood Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Emperor Seafood Restaurant on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Emperor Seafood Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Emperor Seafood Restaurant.

How does Emperor Seafood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Emperor Seafood Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Emperor Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Emperor Seafood Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Emperor Seafood 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.

How often is Emperor Seafood Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Emperor Seafood Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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