The Empire Rooftop

44 West 63 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
American
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

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

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
02F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Oct 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Empire Rooftop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Empire Rooftop on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Empire Rooftop?

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

How does The Empire Rooftop compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Empire Rooftop most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Empire Rooftop's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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