EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Aug 18, 2025
📍 151 EAST 50 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street, Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Empire Steak House in East Midtown holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 26 points on its most recent inspection. Across 9 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received one Grade B and one Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE Z
Aug 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
Mar 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
Mar 12, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Dec 23, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used ...
GRADE C
Dec 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 43
Thawing procedure improper.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Oct 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
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.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrig...
Oct 3, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Apr 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F...
Sep 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 pre...
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EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE last inspected?
- EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE was last inspected on August 18, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE's current health grade?
- EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE had?
- EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE has 9 health inspections on record from September 2022 through August 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE was 57 points on March 12, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.