EMPIRE EAST
GRADE ATuesday, June 23, 2026
EMPIRE EAST in New Springville Willowbrook Bulls Head Travis received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on June 23, 2026, scoring 10 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Violations Cited
06D
Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.
Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: After each use, Between different food types, Every 4 hours in continuous use, When contaminated. Use proper concentration sanitizer (50-100ppm chlorine, 200-400ppm quat). Air dry. Test sanitizer every 2 hours.
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
EMPIRE EAST — Inspection Questions
- Did EMPIRE EAST pass their NYC health inspection on June 23, 2026?
- EMPIRE EAST passed with an A grade on June 23, 2026 with a score of 10 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did EMPIRE EAST have?
- EMPIRE EAST had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
- What does violation code 06D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 06D (Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized) is a critical violation. Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following contamination. BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.