Empire Cake
112 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10011
Should you eat here?
The latest inspection was 1 year ago — conditions may have changed. Grade A at that time, with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Mar 4, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 4, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| May 26, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 24 rodent inspections on record, 8 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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