EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT in Harlem (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025
📍 547 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10037 ·
🍽️ Soul Food
Overview
Empire Soul Food Restaurant in Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points. The restaurant has completed 4 inspections in 2025, all resulting in Grade A, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT in Harlem (North): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Oct 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Apr 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Mar 31, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 69
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination duri...
Mar 18, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 118
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from ...
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EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT in Harlem (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT last inspected?
- EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT was last inspected on October 14, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT had?
- EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT has 4 health inspections on record from March 2025 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT was 118 points on March 18, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.