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Empire Soul Food Restaurant

Soul Food · 547 Lenox Avenue · Manhattan 10037

A Grade A posted 2025-10-14 (score 12)

Inspection history

2025-10-14 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
05DNo 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 acceptable hand-drying device.Critical
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—

2025-04-10 · Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Compliance Inspection · Violations were cited · score 4

CodeDescriptionCritical
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.—

2025-03-31 · Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 69

CodeDescriptionCritical
05BHarmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppmCritical
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.Critical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
10DMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.—

2025-03-18 · Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 118

CodeDescriptionCritical
05BHarmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppmCritical
05DNo 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 acceptable hand-drying device.Critical
05FInsufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperaturesCritical
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.Critical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical

At this address

GRADE C

6 open HPD violations — 0 class C

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1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

547 Lenox Avenue

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