EMPIRE EXPRESS in Park Slope
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 20, 2025
📍 319 9 STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11215 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Empire Express in Park Slope holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
EMPIRE EXPRESS in Park Slope: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Aug 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
May 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal tem...
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in...
GRADE A
Sep 9, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper...
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EMPIRE EXPRESS in Park Slope: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPIRE EXPRESS last inspected?
- EMPIRE EXPRESS was last inspected on August 20, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EMPIRE EXPRESS's current health grade?
- EMPIRE EXPRESS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EMPIRE EXPRESS had?
- EMPIRE EXPRESS has 4 health inspections on record from September 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPIRE EXPRESS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPIRE EXPRESS was 22 points on May 20, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EMPIRE EXPRESS ever received a Grade C?
- No. EMPIRE EXPRESS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.