Empire Shop

47-10 39 Place, Queens, NY 11104

American

Last inspected: Jun 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Empire Shop has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Jun 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at three versus six before.

When inspectors have written things up, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Sep 6, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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

04L

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10B

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empire Shop on file is from Jun 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empire Shop?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Empire Shop.

How does Empire Shop compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Empire Shop most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Empire Shop's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empire Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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