EMPIRE SZECHUAN GARDEN in Port Richmond
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025
📍 1495 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island, NY 10302 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Empire Szechuan Garden in Port Richmond, Staten Island holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2022, including 2 Grade A results, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
EMPIRE SZECHUAN GARDEN in Port Richmond: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Dec 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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 B
Aug 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
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...
May 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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...
GRADE A
Feb 27, 2023
— 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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Jul 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to...
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EMPIRE SZECHUAN GARDEN in Port Richmond: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPIRE SZECHUAN GARDEN last inspected?
- EMPIRE SZECHUAN GARDEN was last inspected on December 4, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is EMPIRE SZECHUAN GARDEN's current health grade?
- EMPIRE SZECHUAN GARDEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EMPIRE SZECHUAN GARDEN had?
- EMPIRE SZECHUAN GARDEN has 5 health inspections on record from July 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPIRE SZECHUAN GARDEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPIRE SZECHUAN GARDEN was 28 points on May 29, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EMPIRE SZECHUAN GARDEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. EMPIRE SZECHUAN GARDEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.