Empire Express Kitchen
3482 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx, 10465
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 17, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 12 rodent inspections on record, 8 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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