EMPIRE EAST in Oakwood Richmondtown
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026
📍 2740 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island, NY 10306 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Empire East in Richmondtown, Staten Island holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 5 points. Across 4 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions and has no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
EMPIRE EAST in Oakwood Richmondtown: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Mar 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
Sep 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or pr...
GRADE A
Jan 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
Mar 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispens...
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EMPIRE EAST in Oakwood Richmondtown: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPIRE EAST last inspected?
- EMPIRE EAST was last inspected on March 30, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is EMPIRE EAST's current health grade?
- EMPIRE EAST currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EMPIRE EAST had?
- EMPIRE EAST has 4 health inspections on record from March 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPIRE EAST?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPIRE EAST was 21 points on September 23, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EMPIRE EAST ever received a Grade C?
- No. EMPIRE EAST has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.