Empire Chinese Restaurant
178-17 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens, 11366
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 11, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 11, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
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