Empire East

2740 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Empire East has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Staten Island restaurant scores 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Sep 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

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

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

08A

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

Jan 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

10F

Mar 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

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

02B

02G

06C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire East last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empire East on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empire East?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Empire East.

How does Empire East compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Empire East most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Empire East's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Empire East have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empire East 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 East inspected?

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

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