Empire Taco China
2807 CROPSEY AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11214
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (1 year ago).
Last inspected Jun 11, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 11, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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