Chinese · Park Slope

EMPIRE EXPRESS CHINESE RESTAURANT health grade & inspection history

319 9 STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11215

29 latest violation-point score

No selectable letter grade in the current source snapshot. The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Feb 12, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Feb 12, 2026Inspection date
7Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 06C
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 06E
    Critical violation

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

  • 09B

    Thawing procedure improper.

  • 10B

    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.

  • 10F

    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.

  • 10H

    Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

Score trend

EMPIRE EXPRESS CHINESE RESTAURANT inspection history

No prior comparable score. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Feb 12, 2026297Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Official location

EMPIRE EXPRESS CHINESE RESTAURANT on the map

Common questions

EMPIRE EXPRESS CHINESE RESTAURANT inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for EMPIRE EXPRESS CHINESE RESTAURANT?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 29 violation points.

When was EMPIRE EXPRESS CHINESE RESTAURANT last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 12, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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