Empire Chinese Restaurant Zheng

103 Featherbed Lane, Bronx, NY 10452

Chinese

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Empire Chinese Restaurant Zheng four times, with records going back to 2023. Empire Chinese Restaurant Zheng was last inspected on Aug 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found three violations, down from four violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Jan 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

02B

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

08A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Apr 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

02B

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

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

08A

Oct 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

02G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire Chinese Restaurant Zheng last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empire Chinese Restaurant Zheng on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empire Chinese Restaurant Zheng?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Empire Chinese Restaurant Zheng.

How does Empire Chinese Restaurant Zheng compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Empire Chinese Restaurant Zheng most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Empire Chinese Restaurant Zheng have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empire Chinese Restaurant Zheng 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 Empire Chinese Restaurant Zheng inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Empire Chinese Restaurant Zheng is inspected around two times per year on average.

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