EMPIRE CAKE in Chelsea Hudson Yards
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 4, 2025
📍 112 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10011 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
Overview
Empire Cake in Chelsea holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 2 points on its most recent inspection. The bakery has maintained Grade A status on 3 of 4 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
EMPIRE CAKE in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Mar 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10H
Oct 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized aft...
GRADE A
May 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
GRADE A
Apr 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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EMPIRE CAKE in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPIRE CAKE last inspected?
- EMPIRE CAKE was last inspected on March 4, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is EMPIRE CAKE's current health grade?
- EMPIRE CAKE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EMPIRE CAKE had?
- EMPIRE CAKE has 4 health inspections on record from April 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPIRE CAKE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPIRE CAKE was 24 points on October 10, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EMPIRE CAKE ever received a Grade C?
- No. EMPIRE CAKE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.