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Grade AChinese

Empire Chinese

2702 AVENUE U, Brooklyn, 11229

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 days ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 30, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    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.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 30, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Jun 27, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (2 critical)
Feb 7, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1
Feb 4, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (1 critical)
Oct 8, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection9 (6 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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