Grade BAmerican
Empire Steak House
151 EAST 50 STREET, Manhattan, 10022
Should you eat here?
Grade B at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 25, 2026
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 12 (7 critical) |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 8 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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