Empire Chinese Restaurant

178-17 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11366
Chinese
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Empire Chinese Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 11, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

The city-wide average is 75, putting Empire Chinese Restaurant squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
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
Sep 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Nov 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food, food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
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
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empire Chinese Restaurant on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Empire Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Empire Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Empire Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Empire Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Empire Chinese Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.