Empire Szechuan Garden

43-42 46 Street, Queens, NY 11104
Chinese
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Empire Szechuan Garden four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 9, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
Apr 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening 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
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
82
Mar 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
64
Jan 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire Szechuan Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empire Szechuan Garden on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empire Szechuan Garden?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Empire Szechuan Garden.

How does Empire Szechuan Garden compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Empire Szechuan Garden most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Empire Szechuan Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Empire Szechuan Garden have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Empire Szechuan Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Empire Szechuan Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Empire Szechuan Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.