EMPIRE III in Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026
📍 1902 A C POWELL BOULEVARD, Manhattan, NY 10026 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 125th Street-Lenox
Overview
Empire III in Harlem holds a current Grade C from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 41 points as of 2026. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 2 Grade A results and 1 Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
EMPIRE III in Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Apr 27, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Violations:
09A
Mar 2, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Dec 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 25
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Thawing procedure improper.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contami...
GRADE C
Sep 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 41
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
Jul 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Feb 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Aug 24, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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...
Aug 3, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
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, fle...
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EMPIRE III in Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPIRE III last inspected?
- EMPIRE III was last inspected on April 27, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is EMPIRE III's current health grade?
- EMPIRE III currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EMPIRE III had?
- EMPIRE III has 8 health inspections on record from August 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPIRE III?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPIRE III was 41 points on September 25, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EMPIRE III ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EMPIRE III has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.