EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026
📍 237 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Steakhouse
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Empire Steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 9 points. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Feb 26, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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 f...
GRADE A
Nov 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, wi...
Jan 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by mana...
GRADE B
Nov 25, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Mar 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
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EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE last inspected?
- EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE was last inspected on February 26, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE's current health grade?
- EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE had?
- EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE has 5 health inspections on record from March 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE was 32 points on January 4, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE ever received a Grade C?
- No. EMPIRE STEAKHOUSE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.