New Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant

757 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, New Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from three violations to two.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up one time.

New Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

Jul 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Mar 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at New Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant.

How does New Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

New Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has New Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant 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 New Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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