Empire Express Kitchen

3482 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465
Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Empire Express Kitchen appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Empire Express Kitchen was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
Nov 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
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
58
Jul 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
70
Mar 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire Express Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empire Express Kitchen on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empire Express Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Empire Express Kitchen.

How does Empire Express Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Empire Express Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Empire Express Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Empire Express Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empire Express Kitchen 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 Express Kitchen inspected?

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