A

American · Midtown-Times Square

EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE health grade & inspection history

233 WEST 49 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019

12 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Dec 3, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Dec 3, 2024; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Dec 3, 2024Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
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.

  • 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.

Score trend

EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE inspection history

22 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Dec 3, 2024A122Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Aug 7, 2024346Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

Official location

EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE on the map

Common questions

EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Dec 3, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.

When was EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Dec 3, 2024.

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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