Empire Express Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
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Score
During an inspection on February 12, 2026, Empire Express Chinese Restaurant in Brooklyn, NY, was cited for seven total violations, including three critical issues. These violations involved the improper storage and handling of single-service items, the maintenance of non-food contact surfaces, and the failure to hold hot time/temperature control for safety food at or above 140°F.
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Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
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