Empire Soul Food Restaurant
547 LENOX AVENUE, 10037
Soul Food
6467249856
AScore: 12
Last inspected: October 14, 2025
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
October 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
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.
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
April 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Compliance Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 4
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.
March 31, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 69
05BHarmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
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.
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.
March 18, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 118
05BHarmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
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.
05FInsufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
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.