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Steakhouse · Midtown-Times Square
EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE health grade & inspection history
237 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
9 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Feb 26, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Feb 26, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Feb 26, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04NCritical violation
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Score trend
EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE inspection history
4 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.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | A | 9 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 13, 2024 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jan 4, 2024 | — | 32 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / 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.
- 04NRecorded in 3 inspections
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE on the map
Common questions
EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 26, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 9 violation points.
When was EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 26, 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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