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Empire Shop

Sandwiches/Salads/Mixed Buffet · 47-10 39 Place · Queens 11104

A Grade A posted 2026-09-15 (score 13)

Inspection history

2026-09-15 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10BAnti-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.—

2025-06-18 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04NFilth 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.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10BAnti-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.—

2024-09-06 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 27

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2026-09-15, 2024-09-06

At this address

GRADE D

10 open HPD violations — 2 class C

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2 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 2 restaurants
7 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food, Food Contaminated), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: China Garden.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

47-10 39 Place

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