Empire III

1902 A C Powell Boulevard, Manhattan, NY 10026
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Empire III has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
58
Sep 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
61
Jul 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire III last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empire III on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empire III?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Empire III.

How does Empire III compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Empire III most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Empire III's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Empire III have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empire III 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 III inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Empire III is inspected around three times per year on average.