Empire Wok

1230 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Empire Wok, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Bronx 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
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Feb 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
Oct 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
74
May 2, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire Wok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empire Wok on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empire Wok?

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

How does Empire Wok compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Empire Wok most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Empire Wok's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Empire Wok have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empire Wok 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 Wok inspected?

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